Mauricio Pochettino comes out in defense of Leo Messi.
Leo Messi will finish in less than three weeks his first season in the Paris Saint-Germain uniform to which he arrived with great fanfare in November 2012.
The Flea, who did not make it to the last 16 of the Champions League, but at least was a partner in winning the tenth championship plate, scored only 9 goals this season and added 13 more assists, while the rest of the City of Lights heard quite a few criticisms of the 34-year-old Argentine's professional ability.
Defending Messi today (Sunday) is PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino, who explained his doctrine to the local media "We are not talking about a regular player here, Messi is at the level of Diego Maradona," the Argentine coach explained. "It was clear that Messi's move to Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona was a big change, and it took some adjustment.
Diego Maradona conquers.
Do not forget him, Photo: Reuters
"There were also circumstances that did not allow him to feel as comfortable in Paris as he did in Barcelona, where he played for 20 years. He was the great symbol of Barcelona, do not forget."
Leo Messi.
Continues to draw fire, Photo: Reuters
The coach added: "Judging Messi in this way, it's just not fair. I have no doubts about his abilities. I'm sure next season will be completely different for him. It was a learning season, and not just professionally. The move to Paris, the unrecognized league, "The new members of the team. All of this must be taken into account. These are obstacles that can affect any player."
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