However, it is precisely this respect that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner lacks towards Pochettino. The coach has to be above everyone else – regardless of whether they are a junior player or a superstar. Pochettino, however, “was not up to date with where Messi was and that explains a lot,” said Rothen alluding to the difficult internal climate of the PSG star squad, adding: “I think it’s very shocking from Messi.”
