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Is Lionel Messi playing for PSG against Troyes today

Argentina forward Lionel Messi. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images) is expected to start when take on Troyes in on Saturday (29 October). The Parisian giants will be keen to maintain their unbeaten start to the season when they return to the Parc des Princes. The PSG attacking trio - of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Neymar - have been in excellent form this season, especially the Argentine maestro. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner was instrumental in their 3-0 victory over AC Ajaccio in the league last time around. Messi was involved in all three goals in the game, scoring once and assisting twice in the game. PSG manager Christophe Galtier will want his forwards to continue their great form when they meet Troyes in Ligue 1. Messi, along with Mbappe and Neymar, should form the front three on Saturday again. As has been the case this season, Messi will start in a deeper attacking role with Neymar and Mbappe slightly ahead of him. Games are coming thick and fast and Galtier was understandably asked about rotating his side when they face Troyes. The French tactician, however, does not want to break his attackers' excellent run on the pitch. Speaking to the press ahead of their game against Troyes, Galtier was quoted as saying the following (via the ): "Our three attackers have performed very well recently, so when there's a dynamic and a harmony like this, we avoid breaking it up. Generally, we try to keep it going. We also need to take into account the reality of the game: We need to beat Troyes." He added: "That said, we've also got a big game coming up in Turin, so we'll probably adjust things depending on how tomorrow's game goes." It is worth mentioning that the celebrated striker also had a great outing against Maccabi Haifa in the UEFA Champions League in midweek. The Argentina skipper scored a brace and assisted twice in a 7-2 rout of the Israeli side. Lionel Messi is in the PSG team vs. Troyes. Lionel Messi is in the PSG team vs. Troyes.

Lionel Messi has been producing some excellent numbers for PSG this season

Lionel Messi has made a total of 23 goal contributions for PSG this season across all competitions. At the time of writing, the Argentine legend has scored 11 goals and provided 12 assists from just 16 matches. This includes a tally of six goals and nine assists from 11 games in Ligue 1. + Leo Messi! + Leo Messi! It is worth mentioning that the legendary forward played Troyes once in the league last season. He failed to make a goalscoring contribution for PSG in a 2-2 draw. However, his form this time around looks irresistible. Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found