"Messi should play for himself today" "He's getting a hat-trick" - PSG fans urge Lionel Messi not to pass the ball to 'selfish' PSG attacker against Maccabi Haifa

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans are urging Lionel Messi not to pass the ball to teammate Kylian Mbappe in the Ligue 1 side's Champions League encounter with Maccabi Haifa.

Messi lines up in Christophe Galtier's side's star-studded attack, alongside Mbappe and Neymar.

The trio have been on fire so far this season, scoring 23 goals between them, but there have been murmurs of unrest between the three.

Many believe Mbappe is selfish. The Frenchman appeared to walk away from a counter-attack in PSG's 5-2 win over Montpellier last month after not receiving a pass from a teammate. Mbappe and Neymar also argued over penalty duties in the same match.

The forward has been in fine form, hitting nine goals in seven appearances.

Lionel Messi has been a big part of that as he has flourished at the start of the new season. The Argentine has four goals and seven assists in nine appearances and has shown glimpses of his old self at Barcelona.

However, fans are urging the Argentinian not to pass to his 'selfish' teammate.

The duo are joined by Neymar in attack for PSG, with Vitinha and Marco Verratti in midfield. Nordi Mukiele is handed a start at right-back with Sergio Ramos, Marquinhos, Danilo Pereira and Nuno Mendes joining him in defense.

Finally, Gianluigi Donnarumma continues in goal.

All eyes are on how Galtier's front three fare as they look to wreak havoc against the Israeli opposition.

Here are some reactions from Twitter to Galtier's XI which has led to many calling for Lionel Messi to ignore Kylian Mbappe:

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PSG forward Neymar to outshine Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe against Haifa

Neymar is shining alongside Lionel Messi and Mbappe

Neymar has started the season at his scintillating best amidst speculation of a rivalry with Kylian Mbappe.

The Brazilian's future at the Parc des Princes had seemed uncertain in the summer with rumors of his departure swirling.

However, PSG fans won't want the former Barcelona forward to go anywhere anytime soon. Neymar has ten goals and seven assists in nine appearances across competitions.

Galtier has lauded the form of the Brazilian, saying (via Yahoo!):

"Neymar has had a realisation in relation to last season when he didn't perform as well, when he was less involved.

He continued,

"It would be facile to suggest that his good start to the season is only down to me and my staff. He arrived back on time, in great shape, and had worked well beforehand. He's an artist, and when he's on form, you can see that."

Tonight may be another night for fans to cast their eyes on the Brazilian, who is playing some of the best football of his career.

He is up against a Maccabi Haifa side that lost 2-0 to Benfica last time out. The Israeli side's centre-backs Dylan Batubinsika and Sean Goldberg have a huge job on their hands.