Lionel Messi was spoiling the football of this PSG player

Last year, PSG fielded an exceptional attacking trio: Mbappe, Messi, and Neymar. While outstanding on paper, this trio often lacked cohesion on the field.

During his two seasons at PSG, Lionel Messi did not leave an indelible mark, and he even made headlines by falling out with Vitinha.

PSG is currently enjoying a successful season, leading in Ligue 1, with a Champions League quarter-final against FC Barcelona on the horizon, and a French Cup semi-final against Stade Rennais.

This good season might coincide with Vitinha's emergence. The Portuguese midfielder is a valuable asset for Luis Enrique, who trusts him implicitly. His level is incomparable to last season, which may be attributed to the departure of a PSG star...

Vitinha clashes with Messi

This season, Vitinha seems to be thriving at PSG. The Portuguese midfielder plays a crucial role in Luis Enrique's tactics.

Offensively, he is vital, having already scored six goals and provided five assists in all competitions this season. Perhaps his underperformance last season was due to his altercation with Lionel Messi...

Indeed, L'Equipe recalls an incident during training where Vitinha accidentally clashed with Lionel Messi. The Argentine World Cup champion was not pleased at all and made it known. He and his close teammates soured their relationship with Vitinha, greatly impacting his performance.

The departure of the Argentine last summer greatly benefited the Portuguese international, who managed to carve out a place in the PSG squad. Today, the Portuguese player is highly regarded in the dressing room.