"Now Messi isn't playing, who's to blame?" - Fans react as PSG get thrashed 3-0 by Monaco in Ligue 1
PSG were thrashed 3-0 by AS Monaco in Ligue 1 on Sunday for their third defeat in five top-flight games.
Goals from Wissam Ben Yedder on either side of a Kevin Volland strike got the job done for the hosts, who were in inspired form on the night.
Mauricio Pochettino's side had more possession, completed more passes and had an equal number of shots in the match but couldn't find a way past the resolute Monegasques.
Ben Yedder opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a cheeky backheel shot after Youssouf Fofana found him unmarked in the center.
Volland then came off the bench in the second half to double their advantage, firing home a first-time shot off a cross from Ruben Aguilar.
He then won a penalty for Monaco in the dying stages after being hacked down by Presnel Kimpembe with Ben Yedder then stepping up to coolly convert from 12 yards.
PSG were absolutely woeful on the night, struggling to put up a fight despite dominating stats and not looking like a side contending for the title at all.
Their lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table could be cut to 12 points if Marseille win their clash with Nice later today.
While it's still a healthy advantage to have with only nine games remaining, pressure is mounting on the embattled Pochettino, who also oversaw a painful Champions League Round of 16 exit last week against Real Madrid.
Lionel Messi missed PSG's loss against Monaco
Lionel Messi was absent from the clash with the flu.
He's come under fire for disappointing performances with PSG, with many even blaming him for their poor results.
But even without him today, the French giants struggled, and now, the fans are asking who's to blame for the loss.
Neither Kylian Mbappe nor Neymar could rescue the Parisians from this debacle.
With Di Maria also injured, Pochettino went with Giorginio Wijnaldum on the right wing, a tactical move that backfired spectacularly as the Dutchman struggled big time.
Here are some of the best reactions from the match:
PSG WILL FOEVER BE USELESS
The earlier @PSG_English gets rid of Pochetino, the better for them. Man's just so clueless 😭
Psg stinks
Don't get Mauricio Pochettino anywhere near Manchester United. PSG bottling another game where they are being outplayed #MUFC #ManUtd #ASMPSG
PSG is useless! https://t.co/izdZ8qSffJ
@Wale_A3 @ManUtd Lmaooooooo
PSG don’t want you guys to have Pochetino free of charge
United must pay £80m coughed out on Maguire to have Pochetino 🤣🤣🤣
Mbappe against Monaco #mbappe #psg https://t.co/F3LVC1jqfV
Messi brought badluck to this psg team #psgmonaco
Now Messi isn't playing,who's to blame? Hey PSG fan, who are you gonna boo today? Neymar? Or....Mbappe? I doubt that!
PSG are awful
PSG is overrated!!!🧑🦲
PSG is playing with Neymar and Mbappe,they are not control the game, this means PSG needs Messi more than anything.
@stilljugging @PSGhub Messi has not been at his best this season... but has he been shit? Not at all... he is topping assists with least game played... creates so much... PSG against Monaco is creating nothing
There's no way Mbappe is gonna stay at PSG even if they offer him 1M/w LMAO
Mbappe is defo ducking that club😂😂
Messi is not on the pitch and Mbappe is ghosting? Okay the pot is on the fire, remain to pour water inside so we can start cooking!
Mbappe can you score or play well ugh
Watching @PSG_English lose without Messi feels kinda good
Surely worst performance of the season from PSG so far?! Abysmal. #MONPSG
After losing to Real Madrid this PSG side looking lifeless i swear😂 Monaco is toying with them. Get Mbappe out of there. Tchouameni.. what a player. https://t.co/C8Qjx3Gcvy