The reigning Ligue 1 champions are still on course for an 11th title but all is not well at the Parc des Princes…
Last Saturday, the PSG ultras issued a letter to club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. They asked to meet with him, expressed their displeasure with the club's "flashy" signings and dubbed PSG's project "a sports policy without real direction".
There is, perhaps, good reason for their anger. PSG have stagnated as a club this year. They lost in the last 16 of the Champions League and were knocked out of the Coup de France by arch-rivals Marseille.
And although they are partaking in the customary walking of Ligue 1, their campaign hasn't been as smooth as it should be.
As the international break ends, everything should be rather simple in Paris. Indeed, for all of this year's madness, the club simply has to see out the season without concern of extra competitions or further hurdles to negotiate.
But look beyond that, and PSG are in a state of chaos. The project is lacking in direction, Lionel Messi could leave, Kylian Mbappe has no real reason to stay, and the manager's future is on a knife edge.
In other words: the ultras have a point.
GOAL takes a look at the plethora of problems facing PSG as the season winds to a close…
(C)Getty ImagesWhat to do with Galtier?
Galtier's first year at the helm in Paris has been marked by failure. In losing to Bayern in the Champions League, Galtier has already fallen short of his first major task as manager. He didn't do himself any favours by getting knocked out of the French Cup, either.
Everything seems pretty routine from here, though. PSG are seven points clear in Ligue 1, and no matter how dismal some of their football has been of late, they should have enough star power to get across the line.
But is that enough? PSG will not sack Galtier before season's end, but it does appear that his days are numbered in Paris. Still, PSG's top target, Thomas Tuchel, is now off the market after being snapped up Bayern Munich last week. That move leaves PSG with few attractive alternatives.
And with a summer of change ahead, there might be an argument for keeping Galtier in, perhaps with another chance to oversee a fresh squad — should it come.
So, Galtier essentially has 10 matches to prove that he deserves to stick around.
AdvertisementGettyWill Messi extend?
Here's the big one. PSG will likely do enough on the pitch to squeak over the line. They will lift the league trophy. There will be smiles in the dressing room, and happiness for winning yet another prize.
But then reality will set in. The question of Messi's future will overshadow whatever PSG achieve this season. The Argentine is out of contract this summer and doesn't appear to be in any rush to assure the club that he plans to stay beyond June.
He reportedly expressed interest in staying, but nothing concrete has been established. And with every week that passes, it seems more likely that the World Cup winner could walk.
PSG's ultras have made it clear that they'd like to see the back of him, while Barcelona have made it clear that they'd be willing to make room for him. Or at least try to, anyway.
If the Blaugrana can indeed balance the books, then Messi would be welcomed like a returning hero at Camp Nou.
GettyCan the project change?
Every season, PSG seem to make all the right noises about tweaking their project. Last summer, for example, they brought in Vintinha, Nuno Mendes and Renato Sanches – a trio of signings that suggested the Parisians were trying to embrace a more balanced approach to squad-building.
But once the games start, they fall into the same patterns. PSG rely on star power, and view the cast of supporting players as disposable, shuffling objects around the place to make room for their real stars. It's a broken process at this point, a predictable cycle of failure.
But it can, rather easily, be changed. PSG have a near-unlimited budget, the appeal of playing in the French capital, and a passionate fan base – especially when the right signings are made. Once again, the club find themselves needing to shift direction.
But are they willing to? It would perhaps be the right move to let Messi walk, try to offload Neymar, and bring in the likes of Randal Kolo Muani and Marcus Thuram to rejuvenate the side.
Let's see if they pivot in that direction, though. They have a few months to figure out where they will go next.
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Getty ImagesWill Neymar ever get back to his best?
Neymar is a world-class footballer who still has an immense amount to give at the top level. The Brazilian was half-fit for the majority of the season and tallied 24 goal contributions in 20 league appearances. In all likelihood, a fit Neymar could still produce some eye-catching numbers.
But his ankles are steadily breaking down, something that cannot be easily fixed. The surgery he is currently recovering from will, of course, help, but it's clear by the sheer number of injuries he's sustained over the past six seasons that the 30-year-old has a persistent problem.
PSG, then, need to decide if Neymar is worth keeping. The right manager could allow the Brazilian to flourish. But they need to decide if he's reliable and durable enough to continue affording the freedom of the pitch, given his total lack of defensive effort.