What Is Mauricio Pochettino And Messi Relationship?

The relationship between the Argentine player Lionel Messi and Parisian head coach Mauricio Pochettino is incredible according to sources.

Lionel Messi insisted his relationship with Mauricio Pochettino is ‘good’ and doubts over PSG coach’s ‘restrictive’ gameplan and tactical ability were ‘false’ after draw at fifth-placed Lens.

Paris St Germain was 11 points clear of nearest rivals Rennes in the French League and had qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League.

But, Pochettino had still faced criticism over the fluidity of PSG’s play and how he has yet to bring the best out of Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar who was injured.

French press reports targeted Pochettino’s tactics as being ‘too restrictive and frustrating’ for Ballon D’or winner Messi.

However, sources close to the superstar reiterated that Pochettino and Messi shared a “good” relationship and that the former Tottenham Hotspur coach’s presence at the PSG was an important factor in the forward’s decision to move to Paris from Barcelona last summer.