Is Lionel Messi injured? Fitness update on PSG superstar ahead of Champions League clash with Bayern Munich

Lionel Messi is nursing a thigh complaint, but Paris Saint-Germain do not consider the injury to put his participation against Bayern Munich at risk.

Argentine nursing thigh complaint
Will not be risked against Monaco
Should be ready for European action

WHAT HAPPENED? There were suggestions that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner may be forced to sit out the first leg of the heavyweight Champions League last-16 encounter on February 14 after picking up a knock. Messi was able to complete a full 90-minute outing for PSG in the Coupe de France against Marseille on Wednesday, but then complained of feeling pain in his hamstring.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: The Ligue 1 title holders have been closely monitoring the Argentine forward’s fitness and will not take any risks with him when facing Monaco on Saturday, GOAL understands.

AND WHAT'S MORE: It is understood that a period of rest will have Messi ready for European action against Bayern, with there no concerns at this stage regarding his involvement in a crucial clash at Parc des Princes that will already see PSG without 25-goal top scorer Kylian Mbappe – with the France international nursing knee and thigh problems.

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