The PSG manager highlighted Lionel Messi’s work in the absence of Kylian Mbappé and Neymar in the last Ligue 1 game.
decisive. In the past few days, PSG have suffered significant losses, losing players like Kylian Mbappé and Neymar. Given this scenario Lionel Messi He took the reins of the Paris team and was key for his team to get back on the road to victory. The Argentine’s recent performance against Toulouse in Ligue 1, in which he scored the winning goal, did not go unnoticed by the coach Christopher Galtier.
The strategist revealed the conversation he had with his managers before signing for the local competition and praised the world champions’ actions in Qatar 2022.
Lionel Messi scored 2-1 against Toulouse. Photo: PSG
“I asked the team to play and work for Messi. Leo supports the team, obviously many players are missing, Kylian, Ney, also Marco (Verratti) and (Sergio) Ramos. Leo is a natural to fulfill the role Leader He is very important in our game, an important point of reference, he takes a lot of initiatives and we have to give him the ball even more,” he told the media.
Likewise, the French coach noted how crucial the “flea” is on the field and that his teammates have to give him space.
“We have to free him from certain tasks, we have to compensate a lot, but above all we have to make sure that we free the space in which he feels very comfortable and give him the ball as soon as possible. When he commands, he has a flair for dribbling, for passing, he also has a flair for goals, he scores, it’s crucial,” he added.
In addition to the good record of the “10” Albiceleste during the season – 15 goals in 24 games played – the technical command is concerned about the number of injuries, especially with regard to the next Champions League duel against FC Bayern Munich.