Posted on November 23, 2021 at 3:15 p.m. by AM Before meeting Lionel Messi again, on the occasion of PSG's visit to the Etihad Stadium, Pep Guardiola does not hide his joy at seeing that La Pulga continues to shine away from Barcelona. This summer, Lionel Messi left his long-standing club, FC Barcelona , in order to engage with PSG . A shock in the world of football, even for Pep Guardiola who was his trainer from 2008 to 2012. The Spanish technician will also find La Pulga Wednesday night on the occasion of the clash between Manchester City and PSG . On the first leg, Lionel Messi scored his first goal under the Parisian colors allowing his team to win (2-0). A handsome player, Pep Guardiola is delighted that his former number 10 can still evolve at a very high level. “I am delighted to see that he still plays at this level” “It is difficult because sometimes when he has the ball he does not know himself what he will do. How to anticipate that? What can I tell my players? Ditto for Di Maria, Neymar, Mbappé. They are unpredictable players who would have their place in any team. They are stars, extraordinary players. I am delighted to see that he still plays at this level and it will be a pleasure to find him on a football pitch, ”said the Manchester City coach at a press conference. Skip back to main navigation