Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier denied that playing Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Neymar all together in the same side has a negative impact on the team’s balance.
Following Sunday’s 1-1 draw at home against Reims in Ligue 1, PSG reported that Neymar is experiencing muscle fatigue and sat out training while the rest of his teammates prepared for the journey south.
In the match against Reims, Neymar scored the first goal, but PSG later conceded an equalizer in stoppage time. Meanwhile, their lead over second-placed Lens remained three points.
PSG have won just one of four league games this month but Galtier rejected suggestions the presence of Neymar, Mbappe and Messi was hurting the team’s stability.
“We have at PSG three incredibly strong attacking players – Kylian, Leo and Ney, with 55 goals and 34 assists since the start of the season,” Galtier said.
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“To say that we have to leave one of them out to be balanced is a mistake. We’ve been able to play well and be solid with all of three of them.”
PSG face a run of six games in 19 days including the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich on February 14.
“January hasn’t been good and everyone needs to have it in their heads that February will be better. I have spoken to the squad.
“We need to get some consistency back in our performances but there are times in a season where it’s more difficult,” added Galtier.
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