The Explanation Of Pochettino To The Change Of Messi

PSG beat Lyon 2-1 with a goal from Mauro Icardi at the last minute , but the news was on the other hand: the change of Lionel Messi. The Argentine was withdrawn by Mauricio Pochettino's decision at 75 'to give Hakimi entry, and his face said it all: upset, angry and claiming his coach.

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Key matches are coming and we must protect ourselves. We make decisions for the whole team. I think everyone knows that we have many great players, with a 35-man squad. We have to make decisions

Pochettino said at a press conference.

On the victory, the coach saw it as fundamental: "After the difficult game in Bruges, this was important for us. Lyon is a very good team that plays well. We conceded that goal in the second half. The team needed to show some character, "he told reporters.

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He also referred to defensive oversights: "We have to work on that in training, but it is difficult because we have a game every three days and the priority is for the players to recover. We can only do video sessions. It is not an excuse, we have to improve, "he settled.

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