Tuesday, 9 February 2021
Mauricio Pochettino Withstands Rumors about Lionel Messi and Focuses on Barcelona
By db-admin
DBasia.news – The speculation of Lionel Messi’s future also heated up the meeting of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Barcelona in the top 16 of the Champions League. However, Mauricio Pochettino did not seem to like this condition.
The draw has indeed brought PSG and Barcelona back in the Champions League. However, the situation is now slightly different because of the superior status held by Les Parisiens.
PSG are indeed more favored to qualify for the next round. Apart from being a finalist last season, the material for the French representative is also more luxurious than Barcelona.
Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Angel Di Maria and a number of other stars certainly guarantee PSG’s strength. While Barcelona still depends on Messi’s magic.
Interestingly, it is rumored that Messi will head to PSG in the summer. La Pulga’s loyalty to Barcelona is also at stake at this moment.
The situation has heated up as PSG has often mentioned Messi’s name on several occasions. Leonardo as sporting director and Di Maria did mention the opportunity to sign Messi.
This was then responded harshly by Barcelona. PSG is considered to have been disrespectful for talking about other club players.
Pochettino, who is currently in charge of PSG, doesn’t want this problem to continue to widen. He refused to mention Messi’s future again.
“Messi? We respect our rivals and other clubs. We respect Barca and at the moment we are focused on Ligue 1,” said Pochettino.
“The game against Barca will be held in about 10 days. Previously, we had a derby with Marseille and then there was the Coupe de France.”
The first meeting of the two teams is scheduled to take place on (17/2) am, WIB. Barcelona will play as hosts first.
