PSG Season Hits New Low as Fans Turn on Star Player
Lionel Messi's arrival at Paris Saint-Germain was touted as the missing piece to help the team win the Champions League. However, with the team currently languishing in 15th place, some fans' excitement has turned to frustration and resentment.
At a recent game against Lyon, a home defeat that saw PSG lose 1-0, some fans whistled loudly when Messi's name appeared on the big screen during the announcement of the starting lineup. The boos were a stark contrast to the adoration he received when he played for Argentina in friendlies recently.
PSG's season has been marked by inconsistency and poor performances. Despite having 34 goal contributions from Messi this season, including 18 goals and 17 assists, the team has struggled to find its rhythm and win crucial matches. Coach Christophe Galtier refused to blame Messi for the team's failures, saying that the responsibility lies with all players on the team.
"It was hard to listen to [the jeering]," Galtier said in a recent interview. "Messi tries very hard, but around him, the other players also need to do their jobs." He added that PSG cannot expect everything from Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
The team's poor performances have raised questions about whether they can win the domestic title this season. With Lens currently just six points behind them in the league table, it seems increasingly unlikely. The upcoming games against Nice and Lens could be make-or-break for PSG, with their next match coming up soon.
Lyon head coach Laurent Blanc has said that the Champions League or bust mentality has been detrimental to PSG's performances. "Paris' problem is when the No. 1 objective of the Champions League is no longer accessible, it seems that the season no longer exists - and at all levels," he said in a recent interview.
As PSG struggles to find its form, some fans are starting to question whether Messi is the right man for the job. Despite his incredible talent on the pitch, his presence has not been enough to lift the team out of their current woes. The future of the Argentine superstar at Paris Saint-Germain remains uncertain.
Lionel Messi's arrival at Paris Saint-Germain was touted as the missing piece to help the team win the Champions League. However, with the team currently languishing in 15th place, some fans' excitement has turned to frustration and resentment.
At a recent game against Lyon, a home defeat that saw PSG lose 1-0, some fans whistled loudly when Messi's name appeared on the big screen during the announcement of the starting lineup. The boos were a stark contrast to the adoration he received when he played for Argentina in friendlies recently.
PSG's season has been marked by inconsistency and poor performances. Despite having 34 goal contributions from Messi this season, including 18 goals and 17 assists, the team has struggled to find its rhythm and win crucial matches. Coach Christophe Galtier refused to blame Messi for the team's failures, saying that the responsibility lies with all players on the team.
"It was hard to listen to [the jeering]," Galtier said in a recent interview. "Messi tries very hard, but around him, the other players also need to do their jobs." He added that PSG cannot expect everything from Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
The team's poor performances have raised questions about whether they can win the domestic title this season. With Lens currently just six points behind them in the league table, it seems increasingly unlikely. The upcoming games against Nice and Lens could be make-or-break for PSG, with their next match coming up soon.
Lyon head coach Laurent Blanc has said that the Champions League or bust mentality has been detrimental to PSG's performances. "Paris' problem is when the No. 1 objective of the Champions League is no longer accessible, it seems that the season no longer exists - and at all levels," he said in a recent interview.
As PSG struggles to find its form, some fans are starting to question whether Messi is the right man for the job. Despite his incredible talent on the pitch, his presence has not been enough to lift the team out of their current woes. The future of the Argentine superstar at Paris Saint-Germain remains uncertain.
PSG's struggles are no secret, but it's crazy how fast fans' opinions change when they don't see results 
Messi is an amazing player, but you can't put all the blame on him for his teammates' poor performances. Galtier's right, the whole team needs to step up and get their acts together 
PSG's problem is the squad depth, not just one player's failure 
Lens might be closing in on them, but PSG still have a good chance of winning the domestic title if they can find consistency 
The pressure on Messi is high, I can feel it. Fans are feeling frustrated and it's understandable but at the same time, you don't wanna see your star player go down like that... 
. coach galtier is right though, it can't all fall on one player's shoulders 
, everyone needs to step up their game and work together as a team.
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, especially against nice and lens. if they can't get some wins under their belt, then maybe we need to reevaluate messi's role in the team 
. This whole "Champions League or bust" mentality is super stressful for the team, and it's affecting their performances 
... fans r turnin on him, whistlin at his name during intro 
... what went wrong? 
coach galter says its not just messi's fault tho 
... but seriously, if lens can catch up in points w/just 6 games to go, thats a bad sign 
psg might not even make the domestic title 
this season 