Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe named in PSG squad for Reims game

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Paris St-Germain has included Neymar, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in its 22-man squad for Sunday's Ligue 1 match at Reims.

After signing sensationally for the club earlier this month, Messi has not played since he left Barcelona at the end of his contract.

The Argentina forward played his last game on 11 July, when he was helping Brazil beat Argentina in the Copa America final.

This was also Brazil forward Neymar’s last game.

"He is very motivated," stated Mauricio Pochettino, boss of PSG, about Messi at his pre-match news conference.

"He is a great professional and adapts very quickly to his new team-mates as well as to a new context."

Mbappe, France's striker, is included in the squad despite speculations about his future.

Real Madrid is bidding to sign Mbappe prior to the transfer deadline of 23:00 BST Tuesday 31 August.