Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 12:42 pm• Dominic Mostert • Last update: 12:45

Paris Saint-Germain is struggling with an outbreak of the corona virus. Lionel Messi, among others, has tested positive, the Ligue 1 leader reported in a press release on Sunday afternoon. Juan Bernat, Sergio Rico and Nathan Bitumazala also have the virus among the members. The foursome is currently in isolation. Neymar is also missing for at least three weeks due to injuries.

Earlier in the day, PSG already reported five positive tests: four within the selection and one in the technical staff. The names were not disclosed then, but they are now. In any case, the infected players are missing on Monday in the Coupe de France match against fourth divisionist Vannes. Messi could be sidelined for weeks, depending on when he became infected.