Ligue 1 - PSG boss says absence of Messi and Neymar is not reason to lose

2023-01-02 12:02

Ligue 1 - PSG boss says absence of Messi and Neymar is not reason to lose

In the 2022-23 Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain lost 1-3 to Lens, ending a 6-game winning streak. Some fans said that Neymar and Messi did not participate, which caused Paris Saint-Germain to lose, but coach Galti said in an interview after the game that this was not the reason for their loss.


This game was Paris Saint-Germain 's first loss this season. Galti said: "Judging from the performance of Lens, they deserved the victory. I am not angry and disappointed because of the loss, but for us Dissatisfied with the way the ball was conceded."


Galti thinks that they are clearly aware of the way Lens scored, but they are still unavoidable, which makes him feel helpless and disappointed.


When the reporter asked whether the absence of Messi and Neymar made the game difficult. Galti said: "The absence of players is not the reason for losing. The games in the second half of the season are relatively intensive. It is normal for some players to be suspended due to poor condition or injury. Even if there are main players who cannot play, we should all Get the team in the best shape, not like this game. If we were quicker off the dribble, better offense would have won."


Ligue 1 - PSG boss says absence of Messi and Neymar is not reason to lose

In the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Strasbourg, Neymar received 2 yellow cards for hitting the opponent's face and diving, turned red and left the field, and was sent to miss a game.


However, Messi returned to the club on January 3. For this matter, Galti said that they would warmly welcome Messi's return and congratulate Messi on his outstanding performance in the World Cup and winning the trophy.