Paris Saint-Germain star Angel Di Maria has recently opened up about the power dynamics at his club, following their controversial UEFA Champions League exit at the hands of Manchester City. The Argentine winger Angel Di Maria claims that Kylian Mbappe has been given too much power within the team and that Lionel Messi’s presence has not been taken into consideration.
In an interview with ESPN, Di Maria stated,
“Kylian has a lot of power within the club. It is something that has been granted to him. But we all know that he is still young and has a lot to learn. The problem is that the club has not taken into consideration the presence of Lionel Messi, who is one of the greatest players of all time.”
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The comments made by Di Maria have caused a stir in the football world. As they suggest that there could be tensions between the PSG players over who holds the most influence within the team. Mbappe has been hail as the future of French football and has become the face of PSG in recent years. However, the arrival of Lionel Messi has threatened to overshadow the young striker’s achievements.
What did Angel Di Maria say?
Messi joined PSG this summer after leaving Barcelona, where he spent his entire career. The Argentine is widely regard as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He has won numerous titles and individual awards throughout his career. His arrival at PSG was seen as a major coup for the club, who are desperate to win the Champions League.
However, Di Maria’s comments suggest that there may be issues within the PSG squad over who should take precedence on the pitch. Mbappe has been the star of the team in recent years and has become the main goal scorer for PSG. However, with Messi now in the squad. There may be a power struggle over who should be taking the most shots and making the most decisive passes.
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