PSG coach explains replacement of Lionel Messi

The replacement of Superstar Lionel Messi at the 2-1 victory of Paris Saint-Germain against Osc Lille has been a precautionary measure according to statements from PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino.

He could not continue. I hope it is not a big deal, said the coach from Argentina over his 34-year-old compatriot.

Now he hopes that Messi for the Champions League game on Wednesday (21:00 pm / Dazn) at the football Bundesligao RB Leipzig is available, said Pochettino of the French newspaper L Equipe.

PSG had expanded his spreadsheet in Ligue 1 with the tenth season win. The master team from Lille had gone in the Prinzenpark by Jonathan David in the 31st minute.

Marquinhos (74.) Expected before Angel di Maria in the 88th minute still made the success of the hosts perfectly. Messi has been replaced at half time.

We won and were better in all matters, there is no doubt, POCHETTINO estimated, but also criticized: We have to play better, and we want to play better. For us, such an idea is not good enough.