Why Neymar, Messi or Mbappé could be left out of PSG's starting lineup

The departure of Mauricio Pochettino has not only highlighted Al-Khelaifi's disappointment with the Argentine coach's work at the helm of PSG, but his successor, Christophe Galtier, is ready to make drastic decisions to try to achieve the great dream of the Qatari sheikh, winning the first Champions League in the club's history.

The first thing the French coach did when he was appointed as PSG's coach was to ratify the continuity of Neymar, a player he wants to count on during his project at the Parc des Princes and whose permanence was in doubt. However, what has been a surprise is the declaration of intent made by Galtier himself and which directly affects the three star players of the team.

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Although the arrival of Leo Messi last summer was a huge boost for the team's European aspirations, it can be observed in some matches that, betting on the three star players in the starting '11', is risky. None of them are used to defensive duties to help both midfielders and fullbacks, something that is more than necessary in high level matches, especially in the Champions League.

It is true that Galtier has opted for the attacking trident during the first league games, but the French coach is aware that counting on them in matches of maximum demand could be extremely negative to try to achieve the main objective of the club, a Champions League title.

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Therefore, a radical change is expected in Galtier's starting lineup in matches where having a strong defensive framework is vital to achieve gratifying results, it only remains to be seen which PSG star will pay the consequences of this decision by being left out.