The PSG coach avoided talking about Messi’s sanction but was clear: “I haven’t made the decision to suspend him”

This week, PSG decided to suspend Lionel Messi for two weeks, but the information was only released by local media. No club authority came out to speak on the matter or make a statement on it until Christophe Galtier spoke this Friday, ahead of a new day in Ligue 1.

Messi has returned from his controversial trip to Saudi Arabia and has not shown up for team training since Wednesday, abiding by this sanction which will not only cause him to miss a couple of matches in the tournament definition but will also prevent him from using the club’s facilities. training institute.

The conflict with Leo was the first question from reporters. “I was informed (of the fine) earlier this week by the board of directors and have agreed not to comment,” Galtier began at a press conference.

Although he later took off: “I didn’t make the decision.” , explaining that he is just an employee of the club and had to accept the orders imposed on him by the management. In a tense conference and taking care of his words, the temperamental coach described it as part of his job that the ultras insult him but condemned that players show up at the house, a situation suffered by Neymar Jr.

Speaking of Messi, Galtier avoided controversy and referred to the player’s future in the team, with just a few weeks left until his contract expires. “We’ll see what happens when Leo gets back. There will be a discussion,” Galtier said.

And he added: “There is a big gap between what you (journalists) can say or write and reality. I insist on this, there is a big gap between everything you can invent and the reality of the dressing room.”