The arrival of Messi has meant for PSG to reach the last dimension of their ambitious project. Since his incorporation was announced, many have been those who have imagined the galactic eleven that Pochettino will have at his disposal, which will be key in the management of the Argentine star to try to win the first Champions League in the history of the Parisian team.
On the one hand, the technician must find a balance. PSG now has a unique cast of players in Europe, but balance will be key if you want to aspire to win the European Cup. Bringing all the stars together on the pitch is impossible and that is why Poche must adjust all the pieces. It is speculated that he can play with three centrals to join Marquinhos, Ramos and Kimpembe or also with a 4-3-3 in which Messi, Mbappé (if he does not come out) and Neymar would be fixed, and the middle three should make up for the attackers' lack of defensive efforts.
Another of Pochettino's “headaches” may be the management of the set piece. If Messi has arrived in Paris, everything indicates that it will be the Rosario who will launch the fouls and penalties. But there is also Neymar, who, although he already threw a foul at Barcelona, is in charge of executing most of the set pieces. As far as penalties are concerned, PSG has three specialists right now. To Messi and Neymar we must add Sergio Ramos, who became one of the best throwers from 11 meters in Europe at Real Madrid and could be another option for Pochettino. However, the great friendship that the three have should not cause any problems for PSG.
Finally, the great challenge for Pochettino in his second season in the French capital will be to provide a favorable ecosystem for Messi. The Argentine has been the axis that has monopolized all the attacks of Barcelona for many years and, in Paris, the teams have played so that all the balls passed with Neymar. If Poche manages to bring Neymar and Messi together without them “stepping on each other” and the former Barcelona player feels comfortable, PSG will be much closer to achieving their coveted Champions League.