‘Doesn’t matter’, ‘Won’t pass the Dias test’ – Fans reacts to the latest on Lionel Messi ahead of Man City Champions League clash

The Manchester powerhouse began their Champions League adventure vs RB Leipzig on the 15^th of September at the Etihad, coming out on top in that game, playing out a simply staggering nine-goal thriller, which the Sky Blues won 6-3.

Now, the Citizens need to turn their attention towards their 2^nd Champions League match of the season, with Pep Guardiola’s side set to face off with PSG at the Parc des Princes this coming Tuesday, in what is, on paper, Man City’s toughest test of the 2021/22 group stage.

Ahead of the game, Man City have already been handed one boost in the form of Angel Di Maria being suspended for the tie.

And City did look to have been given another boost earlier in the week, when Lionel Messi was ruled out of PSG’s meeting with FC Metz with a bone bruise.

However According to Spanish outlet AS on Sunday, Messi could be fit to face his former boss and would train with the rest of his teammates on Sunday morning.

Leo Messi joined full training with his PSG teammates on Sunday morning, two days before a crucial Champions League clash with Manchester City. https://t.co/rTwh3JRbKE pic.twitter.com/f66k7JTCd5

— AS English (@English_AS) September 26, 2021

In reaction to the news shared on Twitter by City Xtra, many Man City fans have expressed their thoughts and opinions.

Brilliant, need a tough test in the CL groups for once

— Baldiola (@TeacherOfBall) September 26, 2021

Doesn't matter. Still beating them

— Tomi?? 🌵🚀 (@tomi_pter) September 26, 2021

Good I want to see City play the best version of PSG

— W (@wodukoya) September 26, 2021

Not scared one bit , I actually hope Messi plays

— Dylan (@dylanjackkwest) September 26, 2021

Good, Dias will pocket them both

— Whilip Woden (@FodenBetter) September 26, 2021

Won’t pass the Dias test

— Filip (@ItsFilly) September 26, 2021