Messi, Neymar and Mbappe train in Tokyo before Kawasaki Frontale friendly - in pictures

Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi listens to head coach Christophe Galtier, left, with other players during a training session. AFP

Lionel Messi traps the ball beside Kylian Mbappe. AFP

Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe, centre, smiles with Neymar during a training session at a stadium in Tokyo on July 19, 2022. AFP

Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar dribbles the ball. AFP

Kylian Mbappe dribbles the ball. AFP

PSG take on Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale at Tokyo's Japan National Stadium on Wednesday. AFP

Paris Saint-Germain players hold a training session at a stadium in Tokyo on July 19, 2022. AFP

Kylian Mbappe gestures during a training session. AFP

PSG's Kylian Mbappe passes the ball to Neymar. AFP

Neymar in action. AFP

Kylian Mbapee shares a joke with teammates. AFP

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Christophe Galtier watches his players. AFP

Lionel Messi and his Paris Saint-Germain teammates Neymar and Kylian Mbappe squeezed in one final training session ahead of the opening match of their Japan pre-season tour.

The trio have attracted the attention of thousands of fans since arriving in Tokyo on Sunday. The French champions' schedule has included a coaching clinic for children and a reception with manga artist Yoichi Takahashi.

PSG kick off the first of three matches on Wednesday against Kawasaki Frontale at Tokyo's Japan National Stadium, followed by Saturday's game Urawa Reds at the Saitama Stadium 2002 and finally Gamba Osaka at the Panasonic Stadium Suita next week.

The Parisians open their Ligue 1 title defence away to Clermont on August 6.