Despite its large lead in Ligue 1 and its position as group leader in the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain is criticized by some of its supporters and the press. In question, victories often snatched in the last minutes and a playing field which sometimes leaves something to be desired. On the sidelines of the new narrow success against Lille (2-1), Friday, October 29, the sporting director Leonardo wanted to explain himself in the mixed zone.
It is obvious, we are not yet where we want to be. The only thing I don’t really like is the way you judge it. It’s a bit too much compared to the coach, to the new great players of the team.
And the Brazilian added: “It’s the fourth win with a 90th-minute goal, it’s a sign of a team that is alive. You’re more worried about an Instagram photo … We talk more about that, and that annoys me.” Leonardo refers here to the private life of striker Mauro Icardi, exposed on social networks and reported by some media.
The Brazilian leader supported Mauricio Pochettino: “We are looking, everyone is looking, but before arriving he was top 5 and now nothing? Everyone needs time “, he said about the PSG coach.
Aware of the shortcomings of PSG, the sporting director still defended the record of some players. “Messi spent more time in the selection than here. It’s the same for Neymar, who made a very great game. Di Maria was decisive, Danilo and Gueye had a great game. I’m not worried . “
Annoyed by judged reviews “unjust” Against Neymar, Leonardo flew to the aid of his compatriot. “He played a really good game today. A player who always parties like everyone says, doesn’t run 90 minutes like that!”, indicated, sarcastically, the sports director of the club of the capital.