Some fans whistle as Lionel Messi’s name is announced as Paris Saint-Germain’s season hits new low | CNN

[Ho-Hum Dis]

Lionel Messi's Paris Saint-Germain season hit rock bottom as the team suffered a second consecutive home defeat to Lyon on Sunday. The 1-0 loss marked another low point in an already struggling campaign, with PSG now six points adrift of leaders Lens and Marseille.

The announcement of the starting lineup was met with jeers from some fans, who whistled whenever Messi's name appeared on the screen. This was a far cry from the adoration and worship he received when returning to Argentina for friendlies against Panama and Curaçao as the country celebrated its World Cup win.

Despite Messi's impressive goal contributions – 18 goals and 17 assists in all competitions this season, second only to Kylian Mbappé's 38 – coach Christophe Galtier refused to point fingers at the Argentine. "I found it [the jeering] hard to listen to," he said, adding that while Messi tries hard, other players also need to do their jobs.

The team's woes have been exacerbated by its Champions League exit to Bayern Munich last month. PSG has lost two of its three matches since then and only managed a narrow win against relegation-threatened Brest with a late Kylian Mbappé winner.

The season-defining week ahead for PSG is set to be a make-or-break period, with the team facing an unbeaten Nice side and hosting Lens at the Parc des Princes. The pressure is mounting, and it remains to be seen if coach Galtier's side can turn their fortunes around.

Lyon head coach Laurent Blanc attributed PSG's struggles to the "Champions League or bust mentality", saying that when the top objective becomes unattainable, the season no longer matters at all. For PSG, that mentality seems to be a major obstacle to overcome if they are to have any hope of salvaging their season.

 

[Wild Worm]

Ugh, I'm so bored with this PSG team ... I mean, Messi's still scoring goals like a pro and all, but it feels like the whole squad is just phoning it in . They can't even beat Lyon at home? That's demoralizing. And now they're facing Nice and Lens? This could be the end of their season ... coach Galtier needs to step up his game ASAP . I feel like he's trying to shift the blame, but it's hard to see how that's going to work when Messi's still producing on the pitch ... maybe Lyon's right, this "Champions League or bust" mentality is killing them?

 

[Pixellated Baking Li]

Ugh, I'm getting really frustrated with this PSG team . One minute Messi is a god among men and everyone's singing his praises, the next he's just another player on the pitch who can't will his team to victory . The jeering from fans was harsh but fair, imo . Galtier needs to take responsibility for the team's performance instead of making excuses . It's time for some tough love and a serious shake-up around Paris

 

[Fair Frog]

OMG, this is so embarrassing for PSG ... I mean, Messi has been doing his thing on the field, scoring goals and assisting like crazy, but still can't seem to get a win at home ... Coach Galtier needs to take responsibility for the team's struggles, imo ... I don't think "Champions League or bust mentality" is an excuse for their poor form, they should've done better before and during the competition ️... Nice and Lens are gonna come at them hard next week and it'll be a real test of their skills

 

[Bewildered Badger]

psg is really in trouble rn they need to get it together fast or they'll be out of the league and messi's name being jeered by some fans is just sad he's still putting in the work, but it's not like he can win every game single-handedly coach galtier needs to make some tough decisions and change his tactics ASAP maybe they should switch to a more attacking style of play, something that'll get ppl excited again

 

[Joyous Ja]

oh man this is so disappointing for messi and paris saint germain i feel bad for him, he's been carrying the team on his back all season but it just isn't translating into wins maybe galtier should try giving him some more freedom to create instead of playing it safe all the time? also can we talk about how hard it must be for kylian mbappe to live up to everyone's expectations after that amazing world cup performance

 

[Com]

I gotta say, this PSG team is like a puzzle with missing pieces . Messi's still putting out quality performances, but the rest of the squad needs to step up . The whole "Champions League or bust mentality" thing from Blanc makes sense though... if you're too focused on just winning one trophy, you forget about the rest of the season . Coach Galtier's gotta shake things up ️ and get his players working together like a well-oiled machine . Otherwise, it's gonna be a long summer for PSG...

 

[Yucky Yacare381]

man this is crazy! i feel bad for messi though, he's been carrying the team on his back and still gets treated like this at home. it's like some fans have forgotten what he does for them, you know? and it's not just him, the whole squad needs to step up their game if they wanna make a comeback. coach galtier is right, everyone needs to be doing their part... PSG's got two more tough matches coming up against nice and lens, fingers crossed for them!

 

[Elderly Mili]

omg is psg really struggling this bad??? they were supposed to be dominating the league now but it seems like everyone's expectations have dropped and i feel for messi he's still producing some amazing goals and assists but it's just not translating to wins ️ coach galtier needs to step up his game and find ways to get psg's offense firing on all cylinders and maybe, just maybe, they can turn things around in the next few weeks

 

[Annoyed An]

PSG is really struggling right now . It's crazy how the fans turned on Messi like that . He's still contributing loads of goals and assists but it feels like nobody wants him to succeed . The team's performance in the Champions League was a huge letdown too ️. Coach Galtier is right, though - it's not just about Messi trying hard, other players need to step up their game . It's gonna be super tough for them to turn things around now, especially with these big games coming up . Maybe they can learn from Blanc's comment and focus on the present instead of getting too caught up in the bigger picture

 

[Retro Ninja Conquest]

Omg, I'm so sad for Messi! The guy's been carrying that team all season and still can't seem to get the win. I think it's time for PSG to step up their game and support him more. It's not fair to blame Messi alone, he's only human after all. Maybe they need to shake things up with some new signings or a change in coach? The Champions League exit was a major setback, but I still think PSG has what it takes to turn it around. ️ Let's see if they can pull off the comeback of the season!

 

[Outrageo]

Ugh I cant even believe whats happening with PSG this season They were supposed to be the team to beat but now theyre struggling so much Messi is still scoring goals and making assists but his teammates need to step up their game Coach Galtier needs to take responsibility for the team's performance, its not all on Messi's shoulders And whats with this "Champions League or bust mentality" Lyon's coach is right, that mentality can be a major obstacle to overcome if PSG want to turn their season around ️

 

[Return of th]

Ugh, poor Messi ... I feel bad for him, you know? He's still putting in so much effort on the field, but it's like his teammates aren't supporting him at all . 6 points behind the leaders is a huge gap to close, and with their Champions League exit, things just got tougher . I think coach Galtier needs to try harder to motivate them, you know? The jeering from some fans was pretty harsh . And yeah, that "Champions League or bust" mentality does sound like it's getting in the way ... PSG really needs a turnaround, and fast . Nice is looking strong this season, so that game could be a big one !

 

[Mus]

Ugh , this is so frustrating! I mean, Lionel Messi is like the GOAT for crying out loud! 18 goals and 17 assists and still getting booed by his own fans? That's just ridiculous . And coach Galtier is right, other players need to step up their game too, not just rely on Messi to carry the team all by himself. It's like they're forgetting that it's a team sport .

And what's with this "Champions League or bust mentality" thing? It sounds like they're giving up already . I feel for them, but they need to pick themselves up and get back to work ASAP . PSG is in big trouble if they can't turn their season around, especially with Nice coming up next .

I hope Messi can still magic some wins out of his team before the season is over . He's the only one who can save them at this point .

 

[Enchanting Eel]

OMG, I think PSG is actually doing pretty great considering how tough their league and Champions League draw has been ! I mean, 18 goals and 17 assists from Messi isn't bad at all, but I guess some fans just expect more? And yeah, the jeering was kinda harsh, but come on, it's not like they're going to win the whole thing or something . Coach Galtier is right, though - the rest of the team needs to step up their game!

 

[Kabuki Th]

psg fans r so extra rn like can't even celebrate messi's genius goals anymore! and coaches just keep saying the same thing "players need to step up" meanwhile lyon fans are over here enjoying the drama this season is getting more dramatic by the day

 

[Crazy]

man this is so crazy lol like messi's still scoring goals and helping out but nobody wants him on the team anymore it's like one day he's the king and next day he's just another player coach galtier's right though other players gotta step up their game too, can't blame him for getting frustrated with that jeering stuff anyway, this season is really gonna be make or break for psg they need to win big if they wanna stay in contention

 

[The Castle 1690]

The recent debacle against Lyon has left PSG reeling . It's evident that the team is struggling with an identity crisis, and Messi's name becoming a whipping post for jeers from some fans is quite telling . One can't help but wonder if the pressure to perform, fueled by their Champions League exit, has taken its toll on the players' confidence.

Galtier's reluctance to point fingers at Messi, while understandable, raises questions about his strategy . Is it a case of scapegoating the star player or is there a deeper issue with team cohesion? The recent loss to Bayern Munich also raised concerns about PSG's ability to compete against top-tier opponents .

The upcoming week will be crucial for PSG, and their ability to turn their fortunes around will depend on addressing these fundamental issues . Can they overcome the "Champions League or bust mentality" that Blanc attributes to their struggles? Only time will tell .

 

[Annoying Anteater]

psg is such a mess rn i mean, messi is still putting in the goals and assists but its like he's carrying the whole team on his back . coach galtier needs to step up his game and sort out this squad ASAP . that lyon loss was huge and the fact that some fans are turning against messi is just crazy . i feel for the guy, he deserves so much better than this . can they turn it around before it's too late?

 

[Vampir]

Omg, what's goin' on with PSG?! They're gettin' absolutely destroyed at home and it's gettin' messy! The fans were booing Messi, which is just crazy talk. Like, he's still gettin' 18 goals and 17 assists this season, that's no joke! And coach Galtier's all like "it's not just Messi's fault" but at the same time, you can't deny the man's skills. I think PSG needs to regroup and figure out who they are as a team if they wanna make a comeback. It's that make-or-break period ahead, and if they don't step it up, it's gonna be a long season for 'em...