Christophe Galtier’s 4-3-1-2 was again a decisive choice. On the lawn of AC Ajaccio, Paris Saint-Germain – without Neymar, suspended, Danilo, Ramos and Kimpembé, injured – experienced some difficulties on the offensive level. By missing a few chances in particular. But in the end, thanks to a Messi-Mbappé duo who found themselves very well, the Parisians made the Corsicans bend, notably by scoring two goals at the end of the match (3-0).
After the meeting, Christophe Galtier complained in particular about a poor start to the match. “We had a difficult start to the match, with long play and a lot of presence (Ajaccio side). We had some waste in the short game, too. Afterwards, we unlocked the match, but then we were on a false rhythm. We were looking for the perfect goal, to get into the goal with the ball, we didn’t shoot. But afterwards, the two goals were magnificent, they arrived.he summed up at the microphone of Prime Video.
A Messi-Mbappé duo that was a hit
But the Parisian coach was specifically questioned about the new tactical device, which seems to be more and more mastered by the Ile-de-France residents. “It appealed to me more, it was interesting. We’ll see if we start like that on Tuesday (against Maccabi Haifa, in the Champions League). With three midfielders, it allows us to be more present, in the heart of the game and to be present on our attacks. We also involve the side, but he failed to bring danger into the area..
Before praising his evening tandem. “Messi? He’s a genius in that regard. It was good with Kylian, it’s not for nothing that we have a quality offensive sector. We changed organization to better find them, better connected. There was a connection with Leo. The depth with Kylian is also an important asset., added Galtier. It now remains to be seen what this system will give with the return to form of the incumbents and how the Messi-Mbappé duo will organize themselves with Neymar …
