Mercato – PSG: The succession of Pochettino dictated by Lionel Messi? – The 10 Sport

Posted on November 27, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. by TM

Whether with FC Barcelona or with Argentina, Lionel Messi has often been criticized for his weight in the decision of the coach. Could he then do the same at PSG while Mauricio Pochettino is in great danger? Reply.

This Friday, for theAFP, Leonardo made a huge update in response to all the rumors that have surfaced in recent days about Mauricio Pochettino and Zinedine Zidane. Thus, the sports director of the PSG was clear, a departure of the Argentinian, however announced to Manchester United, is not relevant, while there is no contact initiated with the former coach of the real Madrid. This therefore has the merit of being clear. However, the soap opera Pochettino would be far from over and a departure could finally take place at the end of the season. the PSG could open the door for Murphy’s native, all the while looking for a new technician. Yes Leonardo will then take matters into their own hands if this is the case, Lionel messi could he also get involved in this matter? When he was at FC Barcelona or with the selection ofArgentina, it was often announced that La Pulga would play an important role regarding the identity of his future coach. Messi could he then have a role to play concerning the succession of Pochettino ?

“No, Leo does not choose his managers”

On the occasion of his column for The Parisian, Guillem Balague made a point of clarifying the role of Lionel messi in the decision of the new coach whether to Barcelona or in Argentina. ” As the future of the PSG coach is being discussed in broad daylight, let’s take the opportunity to shatter one of the most enduring myths of Lionel Messi’s career: no, Leo does not choose his managers. Let me give you some facts to give you an opinion. When Pep Guardiola was chosen to take over Barça, President Laporta asked him to “clean” the locker room, in order to pass the baton to Lionel Messi who was only 21 years old. Laporta pushed Ronaldinho before announcing to Jorge Messi that the project would now be built around his son. And that he would be able to rely on Guardiola. When the latter decided to leave, Messi tried to hold him back. In vain. His assistant Tito Vilanova took over but his illness tragically cut short his era. Tata Martino has been appointed to replace him. Argentinian and manager of Newell’s Old Boys, Messi’s home team where he played as a child, everyone thought he was Leo’s choice… Wrong! They didn’t even know each other. Luis Enrique, emblem of Barça, was a thoughtful choice of the leaders. His relationship with Messi was initially strained. Very tense. Then, the roles were redefined for the greater good of a team which then won everything. Messi and Luis Enrique parted by falling into each other’s arms. Ernesto Valverde had an excellent relationship with Messi and, contrary to popular belief, Leo had suggested that he remain in charge despite poor results… He was sacked. One of President Bartomeu’s strange decisions that took him further away from the locker room. (…) Before Quique Setién, Xavi Hernández was approached. A wish of Messi, we have often repeated. In fact, he did not get involved in this story. And his former teammate has not returned. When it comes to the national team, Messi has always taken the same stance “, Thus assured the journalist. Enough to restore certain truths and therefore, Lionel messi should therefore not have a say in the future coach of the PSG, provided that Mauricio Pochettino pack your bags …