Mercato | Mercato – PSG: Mauricio Pochettino under fire from backstage critics?

Posted on December 12, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. by Hadrien Grenier

While he is increasingly criticized by observers, Mauricio Pochettino also seems to be raising doubts about him even within of PSG.

Almost a year after his arrival in place of Thomas Tuchel , Mauricio Pochettino is no longer in good condition thanks to Paris Saint-Germain . Indeed, the Argentine technician has still failed to impose a clear leg in the game of the club of the capital which depends more on the individual exploits of its stars than on a true collective force. The popularity of Mauricio Pochettino has also been scratched following his two abortive departures from PSG , at the beginning of last summer and then during the month of November . But now, everything now indicates that simple observers are not the only ones to be skeptical of Mauricio Pochettino . First of all, we revealed to you that the question of the departure of the Argentinian coach is no longer taboo at all within the Parisian staff who would dream of a coming of Zinedine Zidane to replace him if necessary.

The dressing room begins to doubt Mauricio Pochettino

And now the skepticism would have also won the dressing room itself as more and more more players would ask questions about Mauricio Pochettino . To put things in context, it should be noted that many observers believe that Mauricio Pochettino explodes badly some of his players, in particular his full-backs. Achraf Hakimi illustrates the problem in himself: efficient throwing, he too often receives the ball in the feet and rarely has solutions to cross. As a result, many believe that Mauricio Pochettino would be well advised to abandon his 4-3-3 or his 4-2-3-1 to install a system with three central defenders. And this opinion would also have made its way into the locker room of PSG if we are to believe the information unveiled this Sunday by Goal France, which explains that players have asked their coach if this change could be beneficial for the balance of the team.

It remains to be seen what Mauricio Pochettino's response was , but in the meantime, it is clear that some players are annoyed, and not the least! Indeed, THE TEAM revealed this week that doubts would have arisen recently within the clan of Leo Messi as for the tactical skills of Mauricio Pochettino . His game plan would be deemed too basic and too restrictive being largely based on transitions. La Cuatro went even further by claiming that Leo Messi would consider that the installation of his coach would not put him in the best possible conditions and therefore would not allow him to shine. Another annoyed player: Achraf Hakimi . According to information from L'EQUIPE, the Moroccan international arrived this summer was annoyed after his red card received against OM in the face of all the defensive mistakes of the Parisian team.

Overall, Mauricio Pochettino is now starting to tense up some of his players, despite the fact that public speeches never go in this direction. And overall, the tactics of the former coach of Tottenham do not convince many people, especially when compared to that of his predecessor at PSG . Indeed, Le Parisien explained this week that Mauricio Pochettino is considered to be quite ordinary from a tactical point of view according to statements heard at Camp des Loges . It's simple: his choices and decisions wouldn't impress the locker room executives. Conversely, Thomas Tuchel received much more praise on this part. So, although the human management of Mauricio Pochettino is generally appreciated, the tactical comparison with the German now at Chelsea clearly works. Does all this cocktail mean that the story between PSG and their manager could end faster than you think, even this winter as the Spanish press has argued? To be continued…