Lionel Messi “isolated” at PSG: Thierry Henry criticizes coach Pochettino
According to French legend Henry, the fact that Messi has not yet got off to a full start at PSG is largely due to Pochettino.
Thierry Henry has addressed the current situation of being goalless in the league Lionel Messi at PSG expressed and coach Mauricio Pochettino held responsible in this regard.
“He’s isolated, he barely touches the ball,” Henry told the French TV station RMC Sport: “I wouldn’t say he’s sad, but he’s left out.”
Henry: Pochettino’s system was the reason for Messi’s lack of penetration
The former world-class striker also blamed coach Pochettino, who, according to the 44-year-old, will not let Messi play in his flagship position.
“I prefer Messi in the center,” said Henry. “He can give the game his rhythm.” Messi has played on the right wing in two of the four league games the Argentine has played for PSG so far.
Henry: PSG are not designed for Messi, they are also for Mbappe
“At the moment the team is designed for Kylian Mbappe,” concluded Henry: “It’s Kylian who can shine in it, the ball runs over him.” In general, there are too many leading actors at PSG in Neymar, Messi and Mbappe, actually there could only be one puller.
To date, La Pulga has not yet booked a goal participation in Ligue 1, while he scored three goals in the Champions League as a right winger. Mbappe, on the other hand, has already played 14 goals in 14 competitive games.