Christophe Galtier: “We are lucky to have Messi”

As the festivities are about to end, PSG is back to business as usual. Tomorrow they face Châteauroux in the Cup, a commitment in which the trident is not. Mbappé for the holidays, Neymar as a precaution and Messi because he still lacks the rhythm of work. Christophe Galtier, however, said in a press conference that this could be a good opportunity for the youngster, who is gradually asking for a place in the first team.

Messi’s return: “He trained yesterday and today, but we want him to recover properly and he won’t play tomorrow. We agreed with him. Hopefully he will be ready for the next match against Angers. We are lucky to have him. We are happy. We hope the fans will enjoy it at the Parc des Princes”.

Tomorrow from eleven: “It’s not hard to do. Some young guys will get minutes and this will be a competitive team. I have no doubt. Together with Luis Campos we decided to reduce the squad in relation to last season. We prefer a short, but talented wardrobe. The Cup is an important trophy for the club, it’s a good competition and we want to win it. After losing against Lens, we need a win”.

Neymar, come down: “Today he did not train and we decided to rest him. After the ankle problems he had during the World Cup, it was important that he gradually came back. I’m not worried about him. He wants to play, as he has shown since the beginning of the season. He was disheartened by his relegation last week, but is committed to PSG.

Keylor Navas is back: “He is fit and tomorrow he will start.”

The wonder of Mbappé: “Of course I saw the reaction of the people in New York. He had a great World Cup and the ovations he received in the NBA show his greatness as a footballer. He’s a smart guy, he knows how important he is and he’s ready to play. We must appreciate that we have him, like Messi”.