The president of Makhachkala Legion Dynamo, Shamil Lakhyalov, shared his thoughts on Paris Saint-Germain’s exit from the Champions League after their defeat to Bayern Munich.
He stated that there is little doubt Bayern advanced rightly, earning their place on merit. Lakhyalov added that PSG still faces fundamental challenges that prevent them from reaching the highest level of European football.
He reflected on a common saying his people use: no matter how much you decorate a donkey, it will never become a horse. In his view, PSG embodies this idea. Regardless of substantial investments, the club cannot consistently rise to the top of the game, Lakhyalov remarked, citing insights from Euro-Football.Ru.
The latest tie saw PSG fall to Bayern in the 16th round overall. In the first leg, Bayern appeared to have one clear chance that was missed, while the return leg concluded with a 2-0 victory for the German giants.
During the discussion, it was noted that Brazilian forward Neymar was sidelined for PSG and would be absent for the remainder of the season due to an ankle injury. Initially, it was expected he would miss only a few weeks to recover, but subsequent reports indicated that the damage was more serious, with Neymar set to resume training closer to the summer.
In another note, former Bayern Munich chairman Oliver Kahn responded when asked whether he would welcome players such as Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe to play for his team, should the opportunity arise. He offered thoughtful considerations about the fit and impact these stars could have on Bayern’s structure and ambitions, as relayed by the source familiar with the interview.