Lionel Messi fit in time for Champions League clash with Manchester City | Football

sport">“Leo is doing well,” said coach Mauricio Pochettino in the run-up to the match. “I think he is in the match selection, but I don’t know yet whether he is in the starting line-up. That will become clear on Tuesday,” said the Argentine coach.

sport">For Messi, the encounter with the English will be a reunion with City coach Pep Guardiola. The two celebrated great successes together at Barcelona years ago. The Argentine dribbler has only played three games for his new club so far and has not yet managed to score for PSG.

sport">“We are talking about the best footballer in the world,” said Pochettino. “I have no doubt that he will regain his top form. He just needs to adjust to his new club, so give him time.”

Gundogan not fit in time for duel with PSG

sport">Manchester City will have to do without Ilkay Gundogan in the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain in Paris on Tuesday. The German international did not recover in time from the injury that also prevented him from playing against Chelsea (1-0) on Saturday.

sport">Coach Pep Guardiola told Monday that the midfielder will only be able to make his return after the international break in October. England international John Stones will be available again in the short term. However, the defender lacks match rhythm. “He has to make minutes. That will happen as soon as the opportunity presents itself,” said City’s Spanish manager.

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