Lionel Messi one of four PSG players to test positive for Covid-19

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Lionel Messi One Of Four Psg Players To Test Positive For Covid-19
The Argentina international will stay in his home country until he tests negative. Photo: PA Images
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By PA Sport Staff

Lionel Messi is among four Paris St Germain players who have tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from the winter break.

Juan Bernat, Sergio Rico and Nathan Bitumazala, as well as one member of staff, are also isolating after contracting the virus.

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Messi, 34, used the winter break to return to his native Argentina, where video had emerged online of him attending a concert with his wife.

Speaking in a press conference on Sunday, PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino indicated Messi was still in Argentina and would not travel until he had tested negative, meaning he was unable to put a date on his possible return to action.

PSG, who last played against Lorient on December 22nd in a 1-1 draw, are due to face fourth-tier Vannes FC in a Coupe de France tie on Monday.

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Neymar will also be absent for that match as he is continuing his recovery from injury in Brazil.

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