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Lionel Messi shakes off knee injury as he returns to PSG training in huge boost ahead of reunion with Pep Guardiola in Champions League clash against Manchester City

One of the glamour ties of the Champions League group stage has been given a huge boost with Lionel Messi now looking set to play for PSG against Manchester City.

The Argentine superstar had been an injury doubt for his new side's Champions League clash with Pep Guardiola's men on Wednesday.

He suffered a knee problem during PSG's Ligue 1 victory over Lyon last week and there were fears that he would miss out on the reunion with Guardiola.

Lionel Messi appeared to be in high spirits during training with PSG after returning from injury
Messi suffered a knee injury against Lyon but fears over a long absence have been allayed
The Argentine set to work with his team-mates in preparation for the Champions League clash
Messi is now expected to feature for PSG against Pep Guardiola's City on Wednesday

But fresh images of the six-time Ballon d'Or winner have emerged and suggest an altogether more optimistic outlook.