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PSG's Messi to miss match against Leipzig, Mbappe included in squad

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October 19, 2021 Paris St Germain's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS

Lionel Messi was not included in the Paris St Germain squad that will face RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday but forward Kylian Mbappe made the team.

Messi had limped off during their 2-1 win over Lille in Ligue 1 on Friday and was not included in the 21-member squad named on Tuesday for their Champions League Group A game in Germany.

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