French Ligue 1 giants, PSG have reduced the suspension of Lionel Messi, and their talisman will return to the first team on Tuesday and also be available for selection for their match against Ajaccio on Saturday.

According to sources from ESPN, Messi, who was suspended for making a trip to Saudi Arabia last week and missing practice as a result, trained on his own at the Ligue 1 leaders’ facility Monday while the rest of the first team was given the day off following a win over Troyes on Sunday.

Reports says PSG’s decision to shorten Messi’s suspension, originally reported by French media to be two weeks, was because the World Cup winner issued an apology to the club, his teammates and fans for missing practice last week.

However, Messi will still be fined two weeks’ wages, approximately €1.6 million.

PSG are six points clear of second-placed RC Lens with four games remaining this season as they remain on course to defend their Ligue 1 title.

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