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Messi to sit out PSG game against Lorient as a precaution

Lionel Messi has some inflammation on his Achilles tendon and is being rested for Paris Saint-Germain’s trip to Lorient on Sunday as a precautionary measure

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lionel Messi - Ruled out versus Lorient Messi is dealing with an inflamed achilles tendon and will miss Sunday's match versus Lorient.

Impact Messi's issue doesn't seem to be real serious but he'll be spared and rested here and is expected back in training at the beginning of next week. Neymar on the other hand is back from his European suspension and will replace Messi which could leave Carlos Soler in the lineup as well.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Pereira - Returns off bench midweek Danilo (hamstring) played two minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Danilo made his return a bit prematurely than initially expected but he'll likely be used with caution over the past two games before the World Cup which could keep his upside limited.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Striker Balde turns provider as Troyes held 1-1 by Auxerre

Striker Mama Balde turns provider this time but it’s not enough as Troyes is held by Auxerre to 1-1 in the French league

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nuno Mendes - Hammers winner off bench Mendes scored on his lone shot and added two tackles (one won) in 22 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Mendes made a brilliant run on the left flank followed by a clinical finish to notch the winning goal literally minutes after his introduction off the bench. He was out for about a month but this type of run in his second appearance off the bench after his return shows that he's likely ready for a full shift by now and could get the nod versus Lorient on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Verratti - Wins two tackles versus Juve Verratti had three tackles (two won), two blocked shots and 95 passes completed in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Verratti was quiet up front here but he's been on the front foot lately with three shots and four chances created over his previous three outings. He hasn't scored or assisted since mid-September.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluigi Donnarumma - Allows goal in 2-1 victory Donnarumma made one save in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Donnarumma had little work here but still couldn't hold the clean sheet. He's now mounted six saves and six goals allowed with no clean sheets over his past three outings alone. He kept three shutouts in the four matches before that though.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi - Assists in win over Juve Messi tallied one assist, two shots (one on target), three chances created, one corner and three dispossessions in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Messi continues with his run of major contributions and extends his record to four straight outings with a goal or an assist mounting a total of four goals and six assists over that span.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kylian Mbappe - Scores, assists in 2-1 victory Mbappe scored on three shots (two on target), tallied one assist and hauled in three chances created, three crosses (none accurate), four dribbles and two fouls drawn in Wednesday'...

Impact Mbappe was a lethal weapon yet again here taking a major part in both goals for the win. The starlet has been in a blazing form of late with seven goals and five assists over his past six matches alone.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Ruiz - Ruled out through World Cup Ruiz has been diagnosed with a muscle problem and will be ruled out until after the World Cup, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Ruiz has suffered severe enough of an injury to surely miss PSG's next two outings which will reduce also his World Cup chances to a minimum. The midfielder should be full healthy by Christmas. In his absence Renato Sanches and Carlos Soler will compete for more minutes.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emery is back in the Premier League to prove Arsenal wrong

Aston Villa is more likely to return to European competition than the second-division Championship with Unai Emery in charge

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ronaldo, Messi and others likely playing at last World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are among a handful of players hoping for a final hurrah in what is likely to be their last World Cup appearance

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Champions League: PSG on right track despite finishing second in group

This might be PSG's year, and four more takeaways from the final day of Champions League group play.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Milan back in Champions League last 16; PSG faces tough draw

AC Milan is finally back in the Champions League knockout rounds after a nine-year gap

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mbappé's memorable plays not enough for PSG to win group

Kylian Mbappé’s power and strength were on full display when he shook off a defender tugging desperately on his shirt to score a memorable goal in the Champions League

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benfica wins its group with 6-1 rout of Maccabi Haifa

Benfica has recorded its best group-stage campaign in the Champions League by routing Maccabi Haifa 6-1

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Neymar - Available against Lorient Neymar (suspension) is available for Sunday's match versus Lorient.

Impact Neymar is coming off a three-match scoring run while taking nine shots and nine chances related in the process along with an assist for good measure.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus vs. Paris Saint-Germain: How to watch Champions League for free The match will kick off at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

'Lionel Messi has three options' - Where will he be next season? Football journalist Julien Laurens says Lionel Messi has three options in the summer of where he could potentially be playing, but says the...

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • SKY.COM

Fabian Ruiz - Comes off with non-contact injury Ruiz was brought off during the 21st minute of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Juventus.

Impact Ruiz pulled up with an issue after a sprint, making a muscular injury the main concern. The midfielder was replaced by Renato Sanches who could take over Ruiz's role in defensive midfield if Ruiz is unable to return for the final matches before the Winter break. Ruiz's first chance to return is during a Sunday trip to Lorient in Ligue 1.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Final matches in Champions League group stage

The final matches in the group stage of the Champions League will complete the lineup of teams in the last 16

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keylor Navas - Won't travel with team Navas is dealing with lower back pain that will prevent him from traveling for Wednesday's match at Juventus, according to his club.

Impact Navas has yet to play this season in the league or UCL so his absence isn't too problematic for his club so long as Gianluigi Donnarumma is available. However, this injury could be problematic if Navas isn't fit when the league pauses for the World Cup, as Navas remains exceptionally important to the efforts of Costa Rica's national team.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Presnel Kimpembe - Won't play against Juventus Kimpembe will miss Wednesday's match against Juventus due to an issue with his right Achilles, his club announced Tuesday.

Impact Kimpembe was able to start Saturday against Troyes but has since taken a knock that will keep him unavailable for Wednesday's trip to Italy. As he's only just returning from a long-term hamstring injury, it makes some sense to preserve Kimpembe for the games to come. In his place, Marquinhos should return to the starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi to Inter Miami: Latest news as David Beckham reportedly eyes PSG star for MLS club Could Lionel Messi be headed to another continent after his time at PSG is up? Here's all the latest reports on David Beckham's reported att...

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Neymar's trial on fraud and corruption concludes

Neymar’s trial has concluded with the company that accused him of fraud and corruption reducing the prison sentence it sought for the player’s alleged involvement in irregularities...

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS