Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria and Neymar formed Paris Saint-Germain’s attacking trident on Friday against Lille in a game in which the former Barcelona captain once again failed to hit the net in Ligue 1.
The Argentine striker was substituted at half-time as a precaution due to a muscle problem that caused discomfort during the week, meaning he played five Ligue 1 games without scoring a single goal.
PSG managed to complete a 2-1 comeback thanks to goals in the second half Marquinhos and Di Maria into the Parc des Princes, but Messi looked toothless in the first 45 minutes, delivering a free kick high and wide before making room for Mauro Icardi during the break.
In the first half, the hosts fought a superior Lille they lacked intensity as they had not committed pre-halftime fouls.
Tell Mariaa late goal meant that PSG scored eight points thanks to goals scored after the 85th minute.
Messi’s figures with PSG
The Argentine has yet to open his Ligue 1 score as he has failed to score a goal in five league games this season. Anyway, Messi clinically proved himself in the Champions League, where he scored three goals in three games.
Meanwhile, this was not the first time the former Barcelona captain has been replaced since signing PSG, as Pochettino Replaced him in the derby against Lyon with 15 minutes left due to a knee problem.
Despite Messigoal-drought in the French top division, PSG lost just one Ligue 1 game and are currently leading the table with 31 points.