Messi vs Mbappe: PSG manager Christophe Galtier has highlighted his squad is a unified side after the Parisian side scraped a late winner against Brest in the Ligue 1 tie on Saturday. Forward Kylian Mbappe scored the winner in the 90th minute to grab the three points to extend their lead at the of the league table to 11 points. Before the start of the game questions were raised as to the morale of the squad after their heartbreak at the European stage, yet again in the Round of 16 stages. Follow Football LIVE Updates on Insidesport.IN
Messi vs Mbappe: NOT all good between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe? PSG boss BREAKS silence on dressing room drama
The reports of dressing room conflict have emerged in recent times, with many senior members apparently questioning manager Galtier’s decision-making, to which the head coach denied claims and stated, ‘Obviously there is this disappointment, but we have to get this championship title. There is unity. I am a coach who will fight with this tea, to get this 11th title.’
In the game at Stade Francis-Le Ble, Brest annoyed their Paris visitors and almost drilled to secure a draw as PSG never looked liked a coherent side but the World Cup Golden Boot winner Mbappe’s late moment of magic helped his side snatch a win. No matter of the performance, a win is a win, as PSG got a much-needed win after being thrashed by Bayern Munich in the mid-week. PSG’s huge European ambitions faced a devastating blow, as the team lost 3-0 on aggregate to the German giants.
The PSG manager did accept the morale of the team after the Munich defeat was low, ‘In the dressing room, obviously there was a lot of disappointment and anger too. We stayed on site in Munich, we travelled yesterday.’
‘Obviously, the players were both tired and very disappointed. Resignation? No. Disappointment, which is quite normal. It’s like that, it’s a big disappointment, there was a lot of expectation from us internally, of course.’
However, the tension in the dressing room, highlighting Galtier’s decision-making has been questioned, especially in the crunch tie in Munich. The manager left midfielder Carlos Soler on the bench, as he opted to introduce three teenagers as substitutes.
Messi vs Mbappe: NOT all good between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe? PSG boss BREAKS silence on dressing room drama
Galtier was brought in as a guaranteed success by the club’s sporting director, Luis Campos, however, the manager has failed to meet expectations and his future remains uncertain. Moreover, the 56-year-old has seem to have lost control in the dressing room full of superstars, after recent disappointments highlighting tactical errors.
Moreover, according to football journalist Romain Molina, some of Paris Saint Germain’s players have nicknamed their head coach ‘PE teacher’ and do not respect him. However, with ongoing unrest behind the scene, the club refuses these claims but that doesn’t necessarily mean the manager has the full support of the Parisians hierarchy. Galtier is expected to guide the club to the 11th Ligue 1 title, but, his future at the club is up in the air after the woeful European campaign.
The PSG’s fanbase and hierarchy are unhappy with the club’s failure in Europe, also the club also endured an early exit from the domestic cup competition. It could be an uncomfortable final few months of the campaign.
Messi vs Mbappe: NOT all good between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe? PSG boss BREAKS silence on dressing room drama
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