It is no secret that Lionel Messi's start to life at PSG has produced more questions than answers, with the Argentine struggling to settle in France. Former Real Madrid midfielder Christian Karembeu has explained what needs to be done to help the Argentine thrive at the Parc des Princes.
According to the Frenchman, Messi will succeed in Paris if he is entrusted with the role of leading the team, just as he did during his time with Barcelona.
"If PSG let him lead, guide, and take care of the group they will always win, but they have to let him be the Leader," Karembeu said during an interview with Spanish publication AS.
He added:
"Messi has to be the leader to highlight his game. We have seen him for 20 years at Barcelona being like this, so we cannot change him. He has to go that way, where he is the technical and group leader."
Lionel Messi served as Barcelona's captain prior to leaving for PSG last summer. The Argentine picked up the armband following Andres Iniesta's departure in 2018 and wore it for three years before leaving it for Sergio Busquets.
Christian Karembeu has suggested that the attacker should be given a similar role at the Parc des Princes in a bid to solidify his leadership presence.
"He has to be the captain because he knows his role perfectly," the former Real Madrid midfielder continued. "Messi is magic and we have to stop judging him because we know that when he touches the ball, there is always something."
What's next for Lionel Messi and PSG?
Lionel Messi and PSG have very little to play for in the remainder of the season. They've already won the Ligue 1 title and have just two games left to conclude the campaign. It will see them take Montpellier and Metz across the next two weeks.
Messi will almost certainly remain at the Parc des Princes next season to honor the remaining one year on his contract with the Parisians. So far this season, the Argentine has bagged nine goals and 13 assists to his name in 32 appearances across all competitions.
wibbeimpru
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good
Vuybipstuz
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what support?what alone?let's just face it...his a shell of his former self...he can't play in any other league but laliga...
I think arsenal too is in laliga, check Messi vs arsenal pls
dabnopstyz
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Make ramos captain He is better captain than messi. But give messi a position he used to. He loves to score from running, not in standing and tap in.
YormGokah
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ronaldo is a striker ,remind that [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Lol put it this way_ there are both forwards. And don't you guys use Messi's Assists as an excuse when debating
LarryJay1
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the fact that he has to be made leader...is the problem...Ronaldo grabbed it ...it's wasn't given...
Messi is an introvert...it is normal for introverts not to impose themselves or their ideas unto other people. But when given responsibility over others they feel it in their power to do so. Ronaldo is a different kind of leader.
Faneios
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what support?what alone?let's just face it...his a shell of his former self...he can't play in any other league but laliga...
🤣🤣🤣face what???? he has destroyed your club countless times. stfu
Sivarockz
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Look at this Oil Penguin 🐧_ go check CR7 stats during his first season at Juve
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ronaldo is a striker ,remind that [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Phonesavage
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The 🐐 ✊
zakbkmpry
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messi cannot lead
limcdilmnp
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Messi need support , he can't do it alone
what support?what alone?let's just face it...his a shell of his former self...he can't play in any other league but laliga...
limcdilmnp
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the fact that he has to be made leader...is the problem...Ronaldo grabbed it ...it's wasn't given...
dobdeloprz
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From a former real Madrid player❤️this is the ultimate truth. Messi plays without his self obsession with stats. He loves involving in set up
That's why he has 4goals
YormGokah
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yeah and npw check all career stats...who is real goat...take a screenshoot and give me there for real stats not for stats that you wont
Now, you see for now Messi's numbers are better no doubt_ it's good he's now left his comfort zone. We are now about to see What True GREATNESS means, just give both of them at least two more seasons and we'll see. Agreed?🙃
mgbare
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Psg may have notions of doing just that with Him, but to them Mbape is the priority, so along as Mbape is around or as kind as tieing down Mbape is a priority, Messi will make with whatever role he is given. the other element is if Messi impresses and wows the world at the international scene so that psg is really convinced about what they are missing by not giving him his natural role.
denismalja123
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Look at this Oil Penguin 🐧_ go check CR7 stats during his first season at Juve
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yeah and npw check all career stats...who is real goat...take a screenshoot and give me there for real stats not for stats that you wont
YormGokah
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haha ,cry more ,second assist provider in the league flop means ,you don't have brain
Look at this Oil Penguin 🐧_ go check CR7 stats during his first season at Juve
RyænMãqbøølBm
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From a former real Madrid player❤️this is the ultimate truth. Messi plays without his self obsession with stats. He loves involving in set up
Sivarockz
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Honestly I don't know why everyone's saying he's been a flop?
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haha ,cry more ,second assist provider in the league flop means ,you don't have brain
neoilrsuy
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Messi need support , he can't do it alone
Fidleo2
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no doubt
YormGokah
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Honestly I don't know why everyone's saying he's been a flop?
Red_Devil_United
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Have PSG plays against Metz 19x in a season and he will succeed.