Bad news for PSG fans because Messi is reported to be unable to play in the second match against Benfica tomorrow, he has a calf injury
I have mixed feelings about Messi's injury and the reality that he will not feature in the second match against Benfica. Although I must confess that it is scary knowing that it is just a month to the World Cup and I wouldn't want any injuries to prevent him from playing, on the other hand if there is anything I have learned from studying Messi is that he always bounces back from injury in exceptional form.
I think it might just be a precautionary. I mean the World Cup is near and no club would want to put their key players in line for games when he isn’t too fit. In his absence I don’t know how PSG will be able to win against Benfica. Messi has been one of PSG's most important players this season. They struggled against Reims at the weekend in Messi's absence and had to play out a goalless draw. I don’t know if I hope that his absence will not hamper their performance against Benfica.