Ligue 1: Shocking Video of Lionel Messi Standing Still Before Being Subbed Off At Half-Time during PSG vs Lille, Check Out- Lionel Messi has not had the best of starts since he joined PSG in this transfer window. He has not scored or assisted a single goal in Ligue 1 and had a tough time against Lille in PSG’s last match as the Argentine was subbed off at halftime due to muscle pain. PSG came back to win that game 2-1 as Marquinhos and Angel Di Maria scored 2 goals at the 74th and 88th minute to grab the 3 points.
The Argentine looked in pain, clutching his hamstring at one stage as he failed to make an impact.
A video of him standing still in the first half during a PSG attack was made viral on Twitter.
The video shows the Argentine superstar standing still outside of the box, watching on as Neymar and Angel Di Maria contest for the ball to create a chance. Watch the video here:
Lionel Messi mannequin challenge 2k21🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/KoK2bCLIQj
— J📌 (@jugga75490069) October 31, 2021
Lionel Messi Injury Update
In the post-match conference, Mauricio Pochettino explained that he took off Messi as a precaution.
“We have to wait. We spoke with the doctor. It’s a precaution,” he told Amazon Prime. “He couldn’t go on, but it’s not a big issue. He will be available for the next game.”
PSG return to action on Wednesday when they resume their Champions League campaign against RB Leipzig.
This was not the first time Lionel Messi was seen like this
During his time at FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi was seen walking instead of pressing to win the ball from the opposing player.
— Hernan Dabo 🇦🇷 (@HernanDaboVCF) October 31, 2021
Ligue 1: Shocking Video of Lionel Messi Standing Still Before Being Subbed Off At Half-Time during PSG vs Lille, Check Out