Lionel Messi: taken off half-time in PSG's comeback victory

Lionel Messi was taken off at half-time in PSG's comeback victory against Lille as a 'precaution', says Mauricio Pochettino - as superstar's woes in Ligue 1 continue after he failed to make it

• PSG mounted a fine, late comeback to beat Lille, but Lionel Messi was taken off
• Superstar Messi, after failing to make an impact, was hauled off at the interval 
• But Mauricio Pochettino has since revealed the change was simply a 'precaution'
• Messi's below-par blank extended his run of league games without a goal to five 

Lionel Messi was taken off at half-time in Paris Saint-Germain's clash against Lille on Friday night as a 'precaution', manager Mauricio Pochettino has revealed.

The superstar visibly struggled during the first half and failed to make an impact, but his substitution during the interval led to supporters airing their confusion.

PSG mounted a superb late comeback after falling behind with Messi on the field, with Marquinhos levelling and Angel Di Maria scoring just two minutes from time.