Lionel Messi returns to Paris Saint-Germain squad, Kylian Mbappe passed fit

Paris Saint-Germain duo Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have both been passed fit for Sunday's Ligue 1 encounter with Reims at the Parc des Princes.

Messi was restricted to individual training before the clashes with Lyon and Brest but makes an expected return to the team after rejoining full training following his COVID-19 recovery.

Meanwhile, Mbappe emerged as a doubt in the week due to groin discomfort, but the Frenchman has been given the green light to take on Les Rouges et Blancs tonight.

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However, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is a notable absentee with a calf problem, allowing Keylor Navas - back from his own coronavirus infection - to return in between the sticks.

Mauricio Pochettino remains without Neymar and Georginio Wijnaldum due to injury, while Achraf Hakimi, Idrissa Gueye and Abdou Diallo compete at the Africa Cup of Nations.

PSG's lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table has now been cut to 10 points following Marseille's 2-0 victory over Lens on Saturday.