Lionel Messi was on the field for the entire match yesterday against Lanria. Messi did not get a goal in this match, which PSG lost 3-1, and could not even score. Tried to dribble 10 times and succeeded only 2 times. Only 71 percent of passes were successful (37), which is above average for a footballer of Messi's caliber.
He also lost the ball 22 times. Messi could not even have a shot at the opponent's post. All in all, Lionel Messi played a match to forget yesterday. In the analysis of this match by media outlet Goal.com, Messi was asked the question—Is Lionel Messi thinking of a specific city in Spain? The hint is clear. Messi is no longer in Paris!
Let's talk a little more about tomorrow's match before we get to where the Argentinian star's mind is. Messi gave some good moments in the match. Did some spectacular 'nutmegs' and had a variety of paces too. But in 'off the ball movement' i.e. when the ball is not at PSG's feet, it is difficult to find Messi on the field. This seven-time player of the year did not "move" that way.
He has been able to create very little pressure on the opponent in the attack, which is not Messiluv at all. That's probably why PSG fans had to listen to the duo. When Kylian Mbappé and Messi left the field after the defeat, this was heard. But those words probably only point to Messi.
The duo of supporters at PSG has become a familiar sight for Messi in recent times. Heard the duo in several matches. The French press did not talk about Messi. "La Parisian" and "Lequip" rated Messi 3 out of ten in the performance analysis of PSG's players after the loss against Lanria. And the Parisian is a stick away.
The French press wrote about Messi, "It was one of those matches where the Argentine star could not be found and made some bad decisions." Messi suffered physically against the players of Lonria, they blocked him well. "Parisian" gave Mbappe a score of 5.5. Messi's bad game also became clear in what the media wrote in his performance analysis, 'Once again the Frenchman tried to do something to energize the team. He must have suffered from loneliness.
Messi and Mbappe are both attacking players for PSG and play in a partnership. Now, Mbappe's 'loneliness' in attack means that Messi has not played as well as expected - as the French press put it bluntly, Mbappe is lonely because PSG can't find Messi in the attack.
PSG coach Christophe Galtier criticized the players after the loss. The coach did not directly say anything about a star like Messi. But what Galtier said at the end of the match, some can assume that the hint is towards Messi, "In the second half of the season, several of our players are performing below their standards. Our players have to turn around...it's very disappointing.''
Rumors are going on in the European football market that this is Messi's last season at PSG. PSG was supposed to renew the contract with Messi immediately after the last World Cup. But due to various reasons, it did not see the light again. The media has previously reported several times that Messi's relationship with PSG may end at the end of this season. Many are looking at Saudi Arabia, US domestic football as well as La Liga as possible future destinations for him.
A few days ago, Messi went to Barcelona with 15 suitcases. There are rumors that the Argentine star wants to return to Barcelona and Barca is trying to bring him back. ESPN reporter Martin Arevalo previously reported that Messi wants to return to Barca, even if the salary is reduced if necessary. Is his mind in this city of Spain? And that's why you are looking for lost in the field of Paris?
All questions will be answered in time.
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