adminPARIS. — Kylian Mbappe has returned to training ahead of schedule before Paris St-Germain’s Champions League last 16 first leg tie with Bayern Munich.
The France forward was expected to be out for three weeks after suffering a thigh injury earlier this month.
Mbappe trained on the eve of today’s heavyweight match which is a repeat of the 2020 final, which Bayern won 1-0.
Lionel Messi, who has received treatment for a hamstring problem, has also been named in the PSG squad.
The returns of Mbappe and Messi would be a huge boost for Paris St-Germain, who have lost their last two domestic matches.
In contrast, Bayern — six-time European champions — are unbeaten in all competitions since 17 September.
Bayern forward Thomas Muller is relishing two games against PSG, with the return leg in Germany on 8 March.
“Two very good teams with very good players,” said Muller, a two-time Champions League winner, when asked about the tie.
“Sadly one cannot go through to the next round. A big game of football.” — BBC Sport.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter