Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are preparing to face Reims at the Parc des Princes on Sunday (January 29) in Ligue 1. Christophe Galtier’s team are leading the title race after 19 games.
Meanwhile, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has spoken at length about Parisians attacker Lionel Messi. Elsewhere, Atletico Madrid are keeping a close eye on Presnel Kimpembe.
Meanwhile, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has spoken at length about Parisians attacker Lionel Messi. Elsewhere, Atletico Madrid are keeping a close eye on Presnel Kimpembe.
Lionel Scaloni opens up on Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi has been in exceptional form for club and country this season.
Lionel Scaloni has hailed Lionel Messi as a leader. The Argentinean led his team to the title at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The PSG superstar scored seven goals and registered three assists in seven games and won the Golden Ball.
Messi has been in a rich vein of form this season with the Parisians and is one of Christophe Galtier’s most important players. The Ligue 1 champions are fighting for silverware this season, and the 35-year-old has been vital to their plans.
Speaking on Universo Valdano, as relayed by Marca, Scaloni spoke about Messi’s ability to captivate his teammates.
“He is a football leader; you can see that; but when he speaks, he says the right words. And I’ve never seen what he transmits to his teammates, not only as a footballer. In any person, it’s difficult. I can talk about it, but people would have to experience what he transmits when he speaks,” said Scaloni.
He added:
“How his teammates look at him, the way they look at him, with admiration. … it’s very difficult to explain.”
The Argentina manager said that winning the Copa America helped the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner get closer to his teammates.
Scaloni also pointed out that Messi’s ability to reinvent himself with age has helped him maintain his high standards.
“I think he learned a lot in the moments that he has to influence. He knows how to manage himself, because he’s getting older, and he knows himself. But he sets himself up in places where he knows he’s going to hurt the opponents,” said Scaloni.
He concluded:
“There are times when I tell him Leo; stick to the line to attract an opponent, and he comes, but not in the exact area I tell him, but in an area to put two opponents in doubt. He learnt that; it’s innate. It’s something unique, and to experience it every day is impressive.”
Messi has registered 13 goals and 14 assists in 21 appearances across competitions for PSG this season.
SRC: https://www.sportskeeda.com/
