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Former Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier has praised Lionel Messi and taken a shot at Kylian Mbappe and Neymar, claiming that he had to manage the egos at the club. He admitted that it was not easy to manage the Ligue 1 club, but he is grateful for the experience.
Speaking to the media, Galtier said that Messi was the easiest to coach as the Argentine listens and understands what needs to be done on the pitch. He hinted that the other top players in the squad were an issue and said (as quoted by Tribuna):
"It wasn't easy, because I had to manage some ego issues during and after matches, but I enjoyed it. I am grateful to have coached the best players in the world. Messi was the easiest to coach, because he listens and understands the game perfectly."
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It was not the first time Galtier had spoken about having issues with the big players at PSG. He told O Jogo earlier this year that the club gave him the best players in the world, but that did not bring balance to the team. He said:
"From what I knew, I certainly had the best players in the world, but the best players in the world, together, don't make a team. What stands out today is an impressive team, with the ability to run many kilometers at high intensity."
"There is this ability to see everyone attacking and defending. Only then can we have a chance of winning the Champions League. There are, at the same time, movements within the game, but also many changes in zone, speed, and percussions in the offensive plan... It's a very modern team."
Galtier won the Ligue 1 title and the Trophée des Champions during his only season at PSG.
Kylian Mbappe was jealous of Lionel Messi, claimed Neymar
Neymar spoke to the media last season and claimed that Kylian Mbappe was jealous of how he was close to Lionel Messi. The Brazilian believes that it lead to fights between them and said (via TNT Sports):
"We had some good years of partnership, but after Messī acame he was a little jealous. He didn't want to split me with anyone. And then there were some fights, a change in behaviour."
Lionel Messi and Neymar left PSG in 2023, with the Argentine heading to Inter Miami in MLS and the Brazilian sold to Saudi Pro League side, Al-Hilal.
