Mbappe, Messi and Neymar in identical group not hindering PSG, says Galtier
Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier has denied that taking part in Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar all collectively in the identical facet has a damaging impression on the group’s stability, because the Brazilian was dominated out of Wednesday’s match at Montpellier.
PSG stated Neymar is affected by muscle fatigue and obtained therapy as he sat out coaching on Tuesday whereas the remainder of his team-mates ready for the journey south following Sunday’s 1-1 draw at dwelling to Reims in Ligue 1.
Neymar scored the opening aim towards Reims however PSG conceded an equaliser deep into stoppage time as their lead over second-placed Lens remained three factors.
PSG have received simply considered one of 4 league games this month however Galtier rejected strategies the presence of Neymar, Mbappe and Messi was hurting the group’s stability.
“Now we have at PSG three extremely robust attacking gamers — Kylian, Leo and Ney, with 55 targets and 34 assists for the reason that begin of the season,” Galtier stated.
“To say that we’ve to depart considered one of them out to be balanced is a mistake. We have been capable of play nicely and be strong with all of three of them.”
PSG face a run of six games in 19 days together with the primary leg of their Champions League last-16 tie towards Bayern Munich on February 14.
“January hasn’t been good and everybody must have it of their heads that February will likely be higher,” added Galtier.
He confirmed the membership was in talks to signal Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea however stated no deal had but been accomplished.
“We are going to touch upon the switch window when it’s closed,” stated Galtier.
“As for whether or not one, two or three gamers would possibly are available in, based mostly on what I’ve learn, the membership is working exhausting… however I am not going to touch upon potential arrivals or departures.
“If there aren’t any arrivals, there aren’t any arrivals.”
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