Set back, never in renunciation. While Paris Saint-Germain is preparing for a new ambitious season, some players in search of recognition publicly claim their desire to impose themselves in an ultra-competitive workforce. This is particularly the case with Lucas Hernandez and Matvey Safonov. Despite doubts, injuries or competition, both display the same determination: succeeding in Paris.
Victim of a serious knee injury as soon as he arrived, Lucas Hernandez missed the resumption of last season and never really managed to settle in the eleven-type of Luis Enrique. Between Marquinhos and Pacho in the axis, and Nuno Mendes on the left corridor, the 2018 world champion had to settle for a lining role: 16 appearances in Ligue 1 and 5 in the Champions League. Enough to feed rumors of departure, quickly swept by the person concerned.
Three years from the end of his contract, the 29 -year -old defender wanted to clarify his situation via Instagram: “I want to say that I absolutely did not ask to leave and that I will evolve at PSG next season, continuing to work hard on a daily basis to defend the colors of Paris Saint-Germain as best as possible each time the coach gives me the opportunity! “Before concluding from a” here is Paris “ unequivocal.
What about Safonov?
For his part, Matvey Safonov saw an equally delicate Parisian adventure start. Recruited last summer from Krasnodar, the Russian goalkeeper only played 17 games in all competitions, without really convincing. “Safonov, you have to keep it away from PSG … I still prefer tenas”recently released the consultant Florent Gautreau on RMC, at a time when competition has still hardened with the arrival of the young Renato Marin.
However, like Hernandez, Safonov keeps his head high and controlled communication. “My future? It is only necessary to rely on information from official sources. The rest, it is not worth believing in it … Of course, I would like to have more playing time ”wrote the Russian porter on Telegram, under contract until 2029. It remains to be seen if Luis Enrique will grant them more playing time.
