Lionel Messi seemingly snubbed by Galtier for vice-captaincy as Kylian Mbappe is promoted

Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi was seemingly snubbed by PSG coach Christophe Galtier for club's vice-captaincy as it was handed to Kylian Mbappe. Galtier explained after PSG's outstanding 7-0 win over Pays de Cassel that decision to hand over vice-captaincy to Mbappe was me by him at start of season.

'I decided that he is second captain': Galtier on Mbappe

While speaking after PSG's thumping victory over Pays de Casse in  Round of 32 of Coupe de France, Christophe Galtier said (as quoted by Daily Mail), "I decided that he is second captain since beginning of season. He deserves to have this armband when Marquinhos is t re because he has decided to stay. He scored 56 goals in calendar year. He is one of world-class strikers, one of best in world."

And it is pertinent to te that t only was Lionel Messi seemingly snubbed from being promoted, but former vice-captain Presnel Kimbpembe was also t informed of this decision. Taking to his official Instagram handle on January 24, French center-back wrote, "In last few hours I have been able to hear and re a lot about myself. I, refore, wish to make things clear in order to avoid continuing to spre false information in this regard. I was t me aware of this decision, this is completely false...That said, I will always respect decisions of club.

PSG's le in Ligue 1 is just three points

Following two defeats in ir last three Ligue 1 games, PSG's le in France's top flight has reduced to just three points over second-placed Lens. Since start of New Year, Christophe Galtier's side have suffered a 3-1 defeat to Lens and ar 1-0 loss against Rennes in Ligue 1. ir only win in ir domestic league has been a 2-0 victory over Angers.

Speaking of club's recent struggles, Galtier said (as quoted by AP), "re are things for us to put right. When you are PSG, yes, re is an urgency. We must find our game, have much more energy, much more rhythm, much more intensity."