Messi misses PSG training ahead of game against Lille

Argentine forward Lionel Messi missed Paris St Germain's training session on Thursday as the Ligue 1 club prepares to face champions Lille on Friday. 

According to PSG, the medical update of the team will be released later in the day. 

France striker Kylian Mbappe was also absent during the training session. Sports daily L'Equipe reported that the player has an ORL (ear, nose or throat) infection.

Since Messi joined PSG, he has experienced a mixed start, scoring three goals in the Champions League but failing to score in four Ligue 1 appearances.

With 28 points from 11 games, PSG is at the top of the standings.