Mauricio Pochettino looks back on the cases of Messi and Mbappé at PSG

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Mauricio Pochettino looks back on the cases of Messi and Mbappé at PSG

Currently, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé have left France. But, there was a time when the two football stars rubbed shoulders in the capital. As a reminder, Mauricio Pochettino (former PSG coach) managed to combine the two during the 2021-2022 season. A delicate agreement on the offensive level, in which Neymar was just as concerned. In an interview given to The OverlapPochettino also indicated that the styles of play were difficult to combine.

“Messi wanted to build from below, slowly, with associations and passes. Because he has the quality to have the ball and dribble one, two, three players… But, if we played for Mbappé, we couldn’t play for Messi.” he insisted. Then, he mentioned the problem that the French star was encountering. “If we were behind and we got the ball, he was looking for space, so the goal was to give him the ball and make him run. However, when we played for Messi, Mbappé told me: “my quality is to run and I can’t do it” ».

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Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.