Pochettino predicts happy days for under-par PSG

PSG are runaway leader in Ligue 1 and have already qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League after sealing second spot in Group A behind Manchester City, but it has been criticised for it's lack of style.

Published : Dec 06, 2021 21:46 IST , PARIS

Pochettino admitted to the media that the forward duo, Messi and Neymar need to 'do more' for the team.
Pochettino admitted to the media that the forward duo, Messi and Neymar need to 'do more' for the team.
lightbox-info

Pochettino admitted to the media that the forward duo, Messi and Neymar need to 'do more' for the team.

Paris St Germain have been far from convincing this season but coach Mauricio Pochettino insisted on Monday the team were going in the right direction, predicting happy days for the club.

PSG are runaway leader in Ligue 1 and have already qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League after sealing second spot in Group A behind Manchester City, but it has been criticised for it's lack of style.

While Kylian Mbappe has been in ominous form, it took Neymar several weeks to find his groove before he was sidelined with an ankle sprain.

Seven times Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi has only scored once in the league since joining from Barcelona, although he has found the back of the net three times in the Champions League with Mbappe's help.

READ:

Asked to define PSG's style to someone who had never seen it play before Tuesday's final Champions League group game against Club Brugge, Pochettino said: "They would have to be some extra terrestrial because everyone has seen PSG play.

"Everyone understands how we play and some people might have a difference of opinion, but that's how it is."

Pochettino, who replaced Thomas Tuchel in January and whose contract expires in 2023, predicted that everything would finally click.

"We know where we are going and we are not going to change direction. I feel the support of my players," the Argentine added.

"We know that after the storm the good weather will come and all the people who love the club will enjoy it."

His comments were made a day after France forward Mbappe admitted that he, Messi and Neymar, needed "to do more" to help the French side.

Sign in to unlock all user benefits
  • Get notified on top games and events
  • Save stories to read later
  • Access to comment on every story
  • Sign up / manage to our newsletters with a single click
  • Get notified by email for early bird access to discounts & offers to our products
Sign in

Comments

Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide to our community guidelines for posting your comment