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Lionel Messi: No decision on Paris St-Germain debut at Brest on Friday

Lionel Messi (r)
Lionel Messi (right) is in full training with PSG and eligible to make his debut when called upon

Paris St-Germain have yet to decide if Lionel Messi will make his much-anticipated debut in Friday's Ligue 1 game at Brest.

The six-time Ballon d'Or winner, 34, joined PSG on a free transfer last week after leaving Barcelona because of their financial difficulties.

He has yet to play a game since winning the Copa America with Argentina - but is in full training with PSG.

"We haven't decided the squad yet," boss Mauricio Pochettino said.

"We will assess whether Messi can be a part of it.

"Everything is positive. There is a good atmosphere in the squad and he has settled in well and quickly. There is a very good feeling."

Pochettino played down rumours France forward Kylian Mbappe could join Real Madrid this summer.

"Mbappe is our player and I want him to be here this season," said Pochettino.

"He has another year left on his contract. Even if he doesn't renew it, he is still a PSG player and we are very pleased with him, and from what I can understand he is pleased with us.

"He is very calm and preparing well for tomorrow's game."

Scores, Results & Fixtures

Friday 20th August 2021

As It Stands

TeamPWDLFAGDPts
1Angers22005056
2Clermont22004046
3PSG22006336
4Nice21104044
5Nantes21103124
6Marseille21105414
7Lorient21102114
8Saint-Étienne20203302
9Lens20203302
10Reims20203302
11Brest20202202
12Rennes20202202
13Montpellier201156-11
14Monaco201112-11
15Metz201135-21
16Bordeaux201124-21
17Lyon201114-31
18Lille201137-41
19Troyes200214-30
20Strasbourg200226-40
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