PSG Fans Turn on Messi as Team's Season Hits Rock Bottom
The usually adored Lionel Messi has found himself on the receiving end of boos from PSG fans after a 1-0 loss to Lyon, leaving the team with their second straight home defeat. The match saw Alexadre Lacazette miss a first-half penalty, and Bradley Barcola score the winning goal for Lyon in the second period.
Messi's poor display was met with discontent from some of the fans who whistled when his name appeared on the big screen during the announcement of the starting lineup. This reaction is a stark contrast to the hero's welcome he received upon his return to Argentina for friendlies against Panama and Curaçao as the country celebrated its World Cup victories.
The defeat has raised concerns about PSG's chances of winning the Champions League, with many fans now doubting their ability to succeed without Messi. The team is currently six points behind leaders Lens and Marseille, who are now just ahead in the Ligue 1 standings.
Coach Christophe Galtier refused to blame Messi for the loss, instead placing the responsibility on the rest of his team members. "There may be expectations for Messi and Mbappé to unlock difficult situations... but around him, the other players also need to do their jobs," he said in a press conference.
The PSG coach emphasized that the team cannot expect everything from Messi and Kylian Mbappé alone. This statement suggests that Galtier is trying to manage expectations and not solely pin his hopes on these two star players.
PSG's next matches will be crucial for their season, with upcoming matches against an unbeaten Nice team and Lens at home. However, after being dumped out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich last month, PSG has lost momentum, only managing a 90th minute Kylian Mbappé winner over relegation-threatened Brest.
The situation highlights a deeper issue in PSG's mindset, according to Lyon head coach Laurent Blanc, who stated that the team's focus on the Champions League or bust mentality has been detrimental to their performances. "Paris' problem is when the No. 1 objective of the Champions League is no longer accessible, it seems that the season no longer exists – and at all levels," he said.
The recent poor form from PSG raises questions about whether they have what it takes to win the coveted trophy. While Messi remains a vital component for the team, it's clear that more needs to be done to achieve success in the Champions League.
The usually adored Lionel Messi has found himself on the receiving end of boos from PSG fans after a 1-0 loss to Lyon, leaving the team with their second straight home defeat. The match saw Alexadre Lacazette miss a first-half penalty, and Bradley Barcola score the winning goal for Lyon in the second period.
Messi's poor display was met with discontent from some of the fans who whistled when his name appeared on the big screen during the announcement of the starting lineup. This reaction is a stark contrast to the hero's welcome he received upon his return to Argentina for friendlies against Panama and Curaçao as the country celebrated its World Cup victories.
The defeat has raised concerns about PSG's chances of winning the Champions League, with many fans now doubting their ability to succeed without Messi. The team is currently six points behind leaders Lens and Marseille, who are now just ahead in the Ligue 1 standings.
Coach Christophe Galtier refused to blame Messi for the loss, instead placing the responsibility on the rest of his team members. "There may be expectations for Messi and Mbappé to unlock difficult situations... but around him, the other players also need to do their jobs," he said in a press conference.
The PSG coach emphasized that the team cannot expect everything from Messi and Kylian Mbappé alone. This statement suggests that Galtier is trying to manage expectations and not solely pin his hopes on these two star players.
PSG's next matches will be crucial for their season, with upcoming matches against an unbeaten Nice team and Lens at home. However, after being dumped out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich last month, PSG has lost momentum, only managing a 90th minute Kylian Mbappé winner over relegation-threatened Brest.
The situation highlights a deeper issue in PSG's mindset, according to Lyon head coach Laurent Blanc, who stated that the team's focus on the Champions League or bust mentality has been detrimental to their performances. "Paris' problem is when the No. 1 objective of the Champions League is no longer accessible, it seems that the season no longer exists – and at all levels," he said.
The recent poor form from PSG raises questions about whether they have what it takes to win the coveted trophy. While Messi remains a vital component for the team, it's clear that more needs to be done to achieve success in the Champions League.
. They've had some tough losses and it's understandable that fans are getting frustrated, but you can't just write off Messi like this 
. The guy's been carrying that team for years and he still brings magic to the pitch when needed. I don’t think blaming him too much is fair 
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. If they can't even rely on their own players, how are they gonna compete with the likes of Lens and Marseille? 
And what's going on with this Champions League mentality? It sounds like a lot of pressure on Messi and Mbappé to do all the heavy lifting 
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. They need to get back on track ASAP or they'll be struggling to stay in Ligue 1, let alone compete with top teams in Europe 
. Fingers crossed they can turn this season around 
. coaches and fans alike need to understand that even the best players have off days. galtier's right, it can't be all on messi and mbappé. maybe they should focus more on developing their team depth? lyon's coach is onto something too, having a 'champions league or bust' mentality can be a major stress factor. PSG needs to find that balance between competing in both the domestic and european leagues 
PSG is always so hyped about their big name players and I feel like they got caught slippin' 
. Messi's not invincible, you know? He had an off game and it cost his team the match. But what really gets me is that some fans are already saying goodbye to him 
. Like, calm down fam! Give the guy a break, he's still one of the best in the game 
️. They got destroyed by Bayern Munich and now they're losing steam 
. It's time to regroup and refocus on the league, you feel me? They can't just rely on Messi and Mbappé to carry them through every game 
. They can't just sit back and rely on Messi to score every goal 
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! It's time for PSG to prove themselves and show that they're more than just a one-man team 
. I mean, it makes sense – when you're putting all your eggs in one basket like that, you need to be able to perform well no matter what's going on.
and i'm not surprised fam they've been struggling lately after getting dumped out of the champs league already... alexandre lacazette just missed a penalty and barcola scores the winner lol what a turn around 
? It's crazy how quickly expectations can shift. And what's up with the 'Champions League or bust mentality' thing? Like, they need to focus on winning Ligue 1 too, right? 
coach galtier's right tho, cant expect everything from 2 players alone, maybe its time to develop some depth in the team 
gotta see how they bounce back from this loss, next matches against nice and lens will be make or break for them 
. But at the same time, you can't just write off a player like that after what he's achieved in his career. The team needs to work together and find ways to compensate for Messi's absence, not just rely on him to magic up wins 
. And I feel bad for Christophe Galtier, he's trying to manage expectations but it's hard when the fans are already doubting their chances 
. Maybe PSG can learn from this slump and come back stronger? 
... Now it feels like they're struggling to find their rhythm again 
He's still an amazing player but you can tell he's not getting any younger 
. The pressure must be mounting for him and the team. I'm worried that PSG might struggle to make it out of this group stage 
. I hope they get back on track soon, but I'm not counting on it 
. Can't the fans just chill out for one second? It's not like PSG is gonna win the Champions League without him (although we can never rule anything out 
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