Di Maria leads PSG to 2-1 comeback win over Lille, Messi Injured

Di Maria leads PSG to 2-1 comeback win over Lille, Messi Injured, Pochettino critics are 'too much'.

PARIS (AP) — Angel Di Maria set up the equalizer and then netted the winning goal himself as Paris Saint-Germain rallied past defending champion Lille 2-1 on Friday to stretch its lead at the top of the French league to 10 points. 

Canada striker Jonathan David gave Lille the lead with a first-time effort in the 31st minute, but Di Maria made the difference in the second half. 

The Argentina forward provided a clipped pass for Marquinhos, who volleyed home from six yards in the 74th. Di Maria then played a one-two with Neymar before burying the ball into the bottom corner in the 88th.

 Lionel Messi had been doubtful because of a small muscle problem but still started the game for PSG. However, Messi struggled in the role of a false nine, volleying wide after a cross from Di Maria in the 30th, and was replaced by Mauro Icardi at halftime.

PSG director Leonardo on Pochettino situation:

"With the coach, the critics are too much," Leonardo says. "We are searching, everyone is searching. Mauricio Pochettino was top five before he came, though, and now he is what? Nothing? Everyone needs time."

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