Lionel Messi, Three Other PSG Players Test Positive For Covid-19

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Paris St Germain forward Lionel Messi and three other players have tested positive for Covid-19, the French Ligue 1 club confirmed on Sunday, 2nd January.

Defender Juan Bernat, goalkeeper Sergio Rico and midfielder Nathan Bitumazala are the other players who returned positive tests.

In a statement, the club said that the four players are currently in isolation and subject to the appropriate health protocols.

The players are set to miss Monday’s cup tie against Vannes and are likely to be sidelined for PSG’s Ligue 1 match with Lyon next Sunday.

Messi has endured a difficult start to life in the French capital since joining PSG from boyhood club Barcelona in August last year.

The 34-year-old has scored six goals in 16 games across all competitions for the Parisian side.

Meanwhile, the club also gave an update on Neymar JR’s injury.

According to the club, the Brazilian will continue his care in Brazil until January 9 with members of the medical and performance staff of Paris Saint-Germain. His return to training is still expected in about 3 weeks.

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