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Pochettino explains decision to sub Messi off against Lyon

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“I took the decision to take Leo Messi off to protect him from possible injuries. We have important games coming up and we want to protect him,” Mauricio Pochettino explained after the Lyon game.

“We have to make choices, within the matchday squad and then during the game, keeping in mind what’s best for the team and every player.

“Sometimes the decisions are positive, or not, but that’s what managers are there to do on the sidelines, to make decisions. It can please people or not. I asked him how he was and he said he was fine, no issues.”

It’s been said that Messi was suffering some kind of discomfort during the game but told Pochettino that he was fine to continue. Nevertheless, the coach went for the sub, and that’s why Leo was confused by it.

Back at Barcelona, the Argentine was rarely being taken off during games. At Paris Saint-Germain, the 34-year-old might have to get used to it. [Tribuna]

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