“After that, we changed a little bit” – Marco Verratti explains key tactical change involving Lionel Messi during PSG vs Monaco × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football Ligue 1 News After that we changed a little bit – Marco Verratti explains key tactical change involving Lionel Messi during PSG vs Monaco By Jidonu Mauyon Modified 29 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share The Parisian improved after getting Messi more involved in the game. Lionel Messi failed to register a goal or an assist as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw with AS Monaco in their Ligue 1 clash at the Parc des Princes on Sunday (August 28). Regardless, the Argentine was able to make his impact felt by being more involved in the build-up play later in the game, as noted by his teammate Marco Verratti. It proved to be a disappointing outing for PSG in the French capital. The Parisians entered the game sluggishly, allowing the away side to draw first blood via a Kevin Volland strike around the 20-minute mark. The Analyst@OptaAnalystParis Saint-Germain 1-1 MonacoSo it’s settled: PSG will not score five in every Ligue 1 match this season.406Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 MonacoSo it’s settled: PSG will not score five in every Ligue 1 match this season. https://t.co/Y5y503t7kw Christophe Galtier's men looked much more lively in the second half and were able to restore parity when Neymar beat the goalkeeper from the spot 20 minutes to full-time. Speaking after the match, Marco Verratti explained that putting Lionel at the heart of the game turned the situation around for PSG. The Italian said via Prime Video Sport France: “It was more difficult in the first half. After that, we changed a little bit. We put Lionel Messi more in the heart of the game. We managed to find him more in the second half and we know that when he touches the ball, something happens." It goes without saying that Monaco got more than they could've hoped for against PSG yesterday. The odds were against the Monegasques but they rose to the occasion and gave their opponents a run for their money away from home. Paris Saint-Germain@PSG_English #Skill - Leo Messi #PSGASM1569134 #Skill - Leo Messi #PSGASM https://t.co/zeZHnqG69o Marco Verratti has confessed that the Parisians were caught by surprise with the level of intensity with which the visitors played during the game. The midfielder said: “I think we didn’t play a good game in the first 30 minutes. We were surprised by the intensity of Monaco. After that, we played a good game for 60 minutes." Lionel Messi s numbers for PSG so far this season The Parisians could only get a point from the encounter. Unlike last season, Messi has wasted no time in making his impact felt at the Parc des Princes this term. He scored once in the Trophees de Champions clash with Nantes last month, helping the Parisians claim their first honor of the season. The Argentine followed it up with another splendid display in PSG's Ligue 1 opener against Clermont Foot. Overall, Messi has recorded four goals and two assists to his name in five appearances for the French giants across all competitions. Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Liverpool and other EPL GW 10 fixtures! Click here Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Ritwik Kumar × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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