Statements on the matter that has arisen with him Lionel Messi conceded the Paris Saint-Germain coach, Christophe Gaultier.
The French technician did not want to take a seat on whether or not the Argentinian star, who traveled to Saudi Arabia for commercial reasons, should be punished by the club, while stressing that everyone in the club is not in the happiest of times, after what has been happening in the last few days.
At the same time, he spoke about the gathering of Parisian fans outside Neymar’s house, condemning the event.
His statements in detail:
On what he knew about the trip and whether Messi will play again in the Paris shirt: “I was informed earlier this week by management of the decision they made to punish Leo. As soon as I found out, I took it upon myself not to comment. The decision has been made, I’m not commenting on it.”
On the fact that there hasn’t been a week without something happening outside the game that affects the team: “There is still a big gap between what you can write and say and what we experience on a daily basis. Obviously the news at the start of the week was Leo’s punishment. It was a poor performance, we don’t hide behind anything. But there is a big gap between everything you can say, write, invent and the reality of the locker room. To tell you that we live in pleasant times, no, I grant you that. Don’t think that when players lose, they are not troubled. I saw the reaction of my players after the defeat in Lorient, we are all worried and focused. We know it’s not enough, but there is a title to win. We have several points ahead of us, but it’s a special season, we see it in all leagues.”
He made the decision for Messi himself: “I didn’t have to make the decision. I have been informed and I comply.”
On the gathering of fans outside Neymar’s house: “We will see if Neymar will be here next season.
These are three questions. I was told to smile. Will we see Neymar again next season? Believe me I’m very focused on the next five matches, we’ll see what happens next season. Regarding gathering in front of a player’s house, whether it’s Neymar or someone else, I say you have to be very careful about it. Confidentiality should remain confidential. I can understand the anger, the frustration of our supporters. I can understand that we can demonstrate here at our workplace, in front of the Paris offices, after a match at the Parc des Princes. I don’t accept that we can go to anyone’s house. At any moment there can be an overflow and our society has become crazy, uncontrollable and dangerous. Be careful, I’m personally very exposed, it’s part of my job. I listen, I understand, but I remain focused on my mission.”
Source: Sport Fm
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