Champions League: Lionel Messi must play against Bayern – Domenech on PSG star’s injury

Former France national team manager, Raymond Domenech has asked Lionel Messi to start Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League clash with Batern Munich despite his injury.

Domenech wants the superstar World Cup hero to play through the pain barrier and get on the pitch.

PSG were defeated 3-1 by AS Monaco on Saturday without their key players Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.

The Ligue1 champions will come against German Champions, Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg at home and Mbappe has not recovered in time for the crucial match.

Domenech believes that PSG can manage without Mbappe, but Messi has to get back to help the team.

Domenech told L’Equipe: “They will be French champions with or without Messi, so that’s where everything will be decided for Paris.

“It is necessary to prepare him to play, and it is only a small discomfort in the thigh. … He knows how to manage himself.”