Hakimi backs Messi’s decision-making

Lionel Messi's decision-making works like magic on the field and Achraf Hakimi admitted that he is not in a position to question his ability amid ongoing talk of a lack of teamwork at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

"When I make the call and Leo [Lionel Messi] does not give it, it is because he has seen that there is another player to whom he can pass," Hakimi said after PSG's 1-0 win over Brest, reports GOAL. "This is not a problem. That's how today he made the pass to Neymar and we took the three points."

The pass that Hakimi mentioned is one that ultimately won PSG the game. After half an hour, Messi picked out Neymar and the Brazilian made no mistake, extending his brilliant run of form with another goal.

The attacking players at Paris Saint-Germain - Kylian Mbappe in particular - have come under fire recently over a lack of cohesion. Although, in their interviews, they have all been keen to reiterate that the team is always placed at the heart of every decision made on the pitch.

If PSG are to break their long-standing Champions League duck, they will need to arrest any potential issues within the dressing room. Christophe Galtier is the man tasked with getting the best out of the star-studded squad in the French capital and his success will be quantified by trophies, and trophies only.