Why Galtier is forcing Lionel Messi to play in a role he does not enjoy

Leo Messi does not feel comfortable in PSG and after a complicated season without adapting, it seems that he will have problems again this season. And it has once again been confirmed that the PSG coach does not fully trust the Argentine star. It does not seem, therefore, that there is a solution in the short term.

Messi started the 2022/23 Champions League opener against Juventus, but was substituted. Coach Christophe Galtier decided to leave him on the bench when the game was in the final minutes, but when it was still undecided. Carlos Soler came on in his place and Messi was not at all happy with the decision, his displeasure was evident

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Galtier wants more out of Kylian Mbappé and that is why Messi is forced to play behind him in attack, taking more of a role of playmaker and assister. But Messi does not like playing with limits, he thrives when his team is playing around him, moving freely in and out of the opposition’s penalty box.

PSG is not getting the most out of Messi

Messi is 35 years old, but he still has a long way to go. His talent still makes a difference, but from PSG they do not see him the same. He has already been substituted against Toulouse and also against Monaco in the final stretch of both matches. An unfortunately usual situation for a Messi who is not used to not being the absolute leader as he was at Barça.