PSG confirm Messi's OUT of Montpellier game & remains a doubt for Man City clash

Lionel Messi has been ruled out of Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 home clash against Montpellier on Saturday night due to a knee injury.

PSG announced on Tuesday that the Argentine forward underwent an MRI scan which confirmed the signs of bone contusion and he missed the win over Metz.

The club have now confirmed that Messi has started running again and a further update is expected on Sunday ahead of their Champions League showdown with Manchester City 48 hours later.

Messi has endured a frustrating start to his PSG career following his departure from Barcelona earlier this summer.

It comes just days after the Argentine was shocked at being substituted by manager Mauricio Pochettino during his home debut against Lyon last weekend.

Messi was taken off in the 76th minute and stared sharply at Pochettino when he was withdrawn, while he also appeared to refuse a handshake from his compatriot.

In addition to his furious glance, Messi also made a gesture with his hands apart indicating that he didn't understand the decision.

Messi has made three appearances for PSG so far, playing 190 minutes in total, but is still awaiting his first goal for the French side.

In other news, Italian midfielder Marco Verratti is scheduled to start training with the squad again next week after recovering from a knee injury.

Sergio Ramos, who is yet to make his PSG debut, continues his individual as he steps-up his recovery from a calf injury.