Football News : 'It's normal people criticise us' - Pochettino responds to critics ahead of Bruges

Paris Saint-Germain head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, responded on Monday to reported rumours of Lionel Messi's entourage criticising the Argentinian's coaching approach as PSG prepare for their final UEFA Champions League Group A game against Club Brugge in Paris on Tuesday.

"When it comes to the process we are going through, I'd say I feel very calm," said Pochettino.

"It is normal that, being already classified for the knockout stage in the (UEFA) Champions League and being the leaders (of the French League) with an 11-point gap over the second placed team - people will still criticise us," he added.

With Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain already qualified for the knockout stage, there is not much suspense left.

City beat PSG 2-1 to win the group in the previous round, with the French team guaranteed second place.

Brugge travels to PSG, which is without the injured Neymar.

If PSG fails to beat Brugge, it will be the first time the team ends the group stage with less than 10 points since 2004.