Former AC Milan defender Alessandro Costacurta believes Neymar's absence is a blow for PSG ahead of their Champions League round 16 tie with Barcelona.

Barcelona will face PSG who will be without the injured Neymar who will miss both legs.

“The games will be levelled without the Brazilian," Costacurta told Sky Italia.

“I think PSG would have an edge on Barcelona with Neymar, but now I expect to see levelled matches," he continued.

Has Leo Messi been affected by the rumours about his contract extension?

“Yes, I think so. He's proved that, he's had a drop, he is no longer the same, it's impossible not to think the contract row has not had some sort of impact."