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PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino has found himself under yet more pressure, with Lionel Messi's entourage reportedly holding doubts over his tactical acumen and believing his gameplan is 'too restrictive'.
Pochettino, 49, has struggled to impress in the hot seat at the Parc des Princes despite having a star-studded team at his disposal - and the mixed form of superstar Messi after his arrival from Barcelona has raised further questions over his future.
Indeed, Messi has scored just one goal in Ligue 1 this season, and his camp have now taken aim at the coach in private over the team's failure to take the division by storm, according to L'Equipe in France.
Despite currently topping the table by 11 points, PSG have been heavily criticised for their poor, uninspiring performances. They were recently forced to settle for a draw against Lens and Nice, with Giorginio Wijnaldum scoring late in the second clash.
A mouthwatering attacking trident of Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar have often failed to click and Pochettino remains on the hunt to find his ideal line-up, having failed to play the same starting XI more than once this campaign.
Neymar has been ruled out with a long-term injury, but there is confusion over where Mbappe and Messi will be fielded. As a result of this, and Pochettino's shortcomings, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's entourage now harbour doubts.
The team's style of play has also been savaged as being 'restrictive' - and their inability to
