Ex France Manager Snubs Kylian Mbappe, Hails Lionel Messi As PSG’s Star Player This Season

• Raymond Domenech has credited Lionel Messi as Paris Saint-Germain’s best player this season following the Argentine’s improved form
• The former France manager reckons Messi is PSG’s match-winner and not fellow countryman Kylian Mbappe or Brazilian Neymar
• Messi has scored a total of 8 goals for PSG this season, with 6 scored in the Ligue 1 and 2 goal scored in the Champions League

Lionel Messi is gradually turning his doubters into his praise singers, following his improved form for Paris Saint-Germain this season.

The 35-year-old has already equaled his total league goals for PSG this season after netting his 6th strike against Ajaccio last weekend.

Messi has now been hailed as PSG’s main threat this season, as former France manager Raymond Domenech believes the Argentine is the Parisians match-winner.

"In Paris, now it's Messi that wins the games. He makes a difference. Mbappe could have very good games but the one that makes the difference is always Messi."

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Domenech rated Messi ahead of fellow Frenchman Kylian Mbappe despite the fact the 23-year-old has scored more goals for the Ligue 1 champions.

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Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain is ready to offer Lionel Messi a one-plus-one-year contract extension after being impressed with the Argentine’s improved form, Barca Universal reports.

The 35-year-old Argentine now looks settled, having scored a total of 8 goals in all competitions after struggling in his first season with the Parisians.

However, Messi has disclosed he won’t be in a haste to decide on his future until after the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which he has revealed will be his last major tournament with Argentina.

PSG boss Galtier sings the praises of Messi

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier singled out Lionel Messi for praise, following his man-of-the-match performance against Ajaccio in the French Ligue 1.

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Leo Messi scored once and provided two assists as Les Parisiens strolled past relegation-threatened Ajaccio to keep their unbeaten start to the season intact.

A brace from Kylian Mbappe and the Argentine playmaker was enough to hand Galtier's charges a comfortable win on the road, while strengthening their grip at the summit of the table.