PSG coach reveals Messi's position in the Brest match tonight

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Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino said that his compatriot Lionel Messi may join the PSG squad to face Brest today, Friday, for the third week of the French League.

Messi, 34, has yet to feature for the French giants after joining from Barcelona earlier this month, and was introduced to the crowd in the 4-2 win over Strasbourg last Saturday.

"We have not decided the squad yet, and we will study the possibility of choosing Messi in it," Pochettino said in a press conference on the eve of the match against Brest.

He added, "Everything is positive, the atmosphere is good in the squad, (Messi) adapted well and quickly, and the feeling is great."

The Argentine coach also dispelled speculation about the departure of Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe in the current transfer period, amid media expectations that the World Cup winner with France may move to Real Madrid.

"Mbappe is our player and I want him with us this season," Pochettino said.

 

He added: "There is another year left in his contract, and even if he does not renew it, he is still a Saint-Germain player, and we are happy with his presence, and as I understand he is also happy here, calm and preparing for the Brest match."

Saint-Germain is currently third in the French League, with six points from two matches, behind Angers and Clermont, with six points, and is seeking to regain the title that Lille won last season.

 

Source: Reuters