LIONEL MESSI has been labelled as “helpless and desperate” by Bayern Munich legend Philipp Lahm.
Lahm was critical of the Argentina superstar following Paris Saint-Germain’s exit from the Champions League against Bayern Munich.
Speaking to Sport Bild, he said: “Messi also showed his extra class in moments in Munich.
“But his skill is used without purpose, aim or direction.
“Individuals at PSG just don’t know how to score a goal together and what to contribute to it. Messi was helpless and desperate.”
Lahm was also critical of the performance of Kylian Mbappe.
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He added: “In Munich, he just waited for the ball to fall at his feet. I have no imagination of how Mbappe’s career should flourish in Paris.”
Messi and Co were knocked out against the German champions in the Last 16 following a 3-0 aggregate defeat.
The second leg in particular saw the French champions struggle, with PSG fans making their thoughts well known.
Last Sunday the club’s ultras whistled and booed Messi throughout the Ligue 1 clash against Rennes, which they lost 2-0.
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Cameras picked up a fed-up Messi walking down the tunnel, leaving many fans convinced he will not be staying at the club at the end of the season.
A number of clubs are said to be interested in his services, including Inter Miami and a host of clubs from Saudi Arabia.
In the meantime, Messi has reported for international duty for Argentina after his World Cup heroics in Qatar.
He was swarmed by adoring fans as he left a restaurant in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
