Ligue 1: Are Lionel Messi and Neymar playing for PSG against Nantes? Here's an update

After a brilliant 3-0 win against Toulouse in midweek, Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are all set to take on Nantes on Saturday night at Ste de la Beaujoire. With PSG currently tied on points with second-placed Lens and third-placed Marseille, y cant take any game lightly, meaning that y will need ir best players to feature against Nantes. With that in mind, here is a look at wher Lionel Messi and Neymar will play for PSG tonight or t.

Will Messi & Neymar play for PSG against Nantes?

In squ that PSG released for game against Nantes, both Lionel Messi and Neymar were named in it. Moreover, with both stars having been actively seen in training, it is expected that y would feature in game against ir Ligue 1 opponents this weekend.

One of main reasons why coach Christophe Galtier can decide against featuring Messi and Neymar is that UEFA Champions League (UCL) begins next week. PSG are set to take on Serie A giants Juventus in ir first group st game on Tuesday night.

Ahe of game against Nantes, Galtier h also suggested that he would make some changes with upcoming UCL fixture in mind. " league is very important for us, a lot of teams are playing games every three days. re will be squ rotation on both sides before both teams play a European game," explained Galtier.

Messi & Neymar's stats in 2022/23 season

After a difficult campaign last year, Lionel Messi has alrey found back of net on three occasions from his first five league matches for PSG in 2022/23 season. In this time, he has alrey contributed with four assists. On or hand, Neymar has h a far better start to new season, having scored seven league goals (six assists) from his first five league matches.

PSG vs Nantes team news:

Nantes predicted starting line-up: Lafont; Corchia, Castelletto, Pallois, Appiah; Moutoussamy, Girotto; Blas, Bamba, Guessand; Mohamed 

PSG predicted starting line-up: Donnarumma; Pereira, Marquinhos, Ramos; Bernat, Vitinha, Verratti, Hakimi; Messi, Neymar, Mbappe