Mauricio Pochettino spoke after learning that Lionel Messi tested positive for coronavirus

PSG confirmed this Sunday that Lionel Messi tested positive for coronavirus. Like the Argentine, the players Juan Bernat, Sergio Rico and Nathan Bitumazala are also infected. After the dissemination of the medical report, coach Mauricio Pochettino came out at a press conference to comment on the cases and, especially, in relation to his compatriot.

For now, the forward remains isolated at his home in the city of Rosario in Argentina. In this sense, the DT stated that “Messi is in constant contact with our medical services and when negative he will travel to France. We don’t know more than that right now. I don’t know if he will play against Lyon”, revealed.

For now, the forward will miss the clash against Vannes for the Coupe de France. As stated by Pochettino, it is unknown if the number 30 of ‘Les Bleus’ will meet Olympique Lyon in Ligue 1 (January 9). In any case, the next presentation of the club from the capital will be against Brest (January 15) and it is estimated that the star may be there by then.

On the other hand, in contact with the press, the technician recalled that, despite knowing all the sanitary measures that must be complied with, positive cases are inevitable. “We have been with the virus for almost two years, I think we all know what we need to avoid to be infected and we can still get infected”.

Then, the Argentine coach confirmed that in this soccer environment where contact is inevitable and there is coexistence in the changing rooms there is “Much more risk” of being able to catch it, he said in reference to the fact that Bernat was on Saturday with other colleagues.

“We are taking all the necessary measures to try to prevent that if one player is infected, he infects another. We do everything possible to live together in the best way and to be able to continue playing football “, he highlighted.

Messi and the reference to the coronavirus

Curiously, the Argentine star made a reference to COVID-19 in his message at the end of the year. On December 31, just hours before the end of 2021, the striker expressed himself through social networks and, from the outset, thanked for everything he had experienced and hopes that the new year will include so many things, everyone is in good health.

“I can only give thanks for everything that I had to live in this 2021. Even more so when many people had a really bad time because of the this shitty virus that never ends. Hopefully 2022 brings a lot of health, which is what I wish you all for the new year. Hug everyone !!! “, said the Albiceleste player in their profiles.