Christopher Galtiertechnical director of paris saint germainassured that he had nothing to do with the club’s decision to suspend Lionel Messi for two weeks due to his business trip to Saudi Arabia.
“The board of directors informed me at the beginning of the week of the decision to suspend Messi. When they informed me, I had the responsibility not to comment on it”said Galtier at the press conference prior to Sunday’s game in Troyes.
“I am an employee of the club and that is my function (…) The decision has nothing to do with me. I was informed of the decision”he claimed.
“Leo’s suspension has added to the bad results, we cannot hide behind that (…) I cannot say that it has been a pleasant period. There is a goal to achieve, the players are working hard. We are focused and committed”added the French coach.
Messi has received a formal offer to join the Saudi club al hilal next season, he told Reuters a source close to the captain of Argentinaat a time when the renewal of his contract with the psg.
He psg leads the French league table, but last weekend’s defeat reduced the lead over second-placed Olympic Marseillefive points away with five games to go until the end of the season.
The drop in form psg this year, especially after being eliminated from the Champions League in the round of 16 in early March, has been a cause for concern for fans.
The team of Galtier They were unbeaten in all competitions until December but have since lost nine games, and fans have protested this week outside the home of neymar chanting for him to leave.
The Brazilian, who underwent surgery on his ankle in March, will be out for the rest of the season, but Galtier He did not want to comment on whether the striker will continue at the club next season.
He psg condemned the actions of the fans, while Galtier He said that it is unacceptable for fans to protest in front of a player’s house. “Regarding protests in front of a player’s house, you have to be careful with that. Private life must remain private.”he declared.
“I can understand the anger, the disappointment of our fans. They can protest in the training ground or in the PSG offices or after a game in the Parc des Princes. But I can’t accept it at anyone’s house, be it Neymar or any other”closed his comments Galtier.
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