Lucas Chevalier, the big announcement before Barça

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

“Today, I don't take goals. Inevitably, in Lille, at all matches, I had at least the parade to make. That's all, that's how it is. »» Here is what Lucas Chevalier said at the end of the victory of Paris Saint-Germain against the Atalanta Bergame (4-0), on September 17, on the first day of the Champions League League phase. Asked about his new role in the Parisian club, the goalkeeper had expressed a relentless observation. ” It will be necessary Being there when making stops, it will necessarily happen at some point. »»

A few days later, the Frenchman appeared very confident before moving to the Vélodrome. “We're going there to win”. Unfortunately for him, the last rampart had not responded. Lucas Chevalier, who arrived this summer for 40 million euros to replace Gianluigi Donnarumma, was guilty of a large dumpling on an aerial ball in the area, causing the opening of the Marseille score. OM had thus imposed itself 1-0 against Paris, erasing fourteen years of scarcity in Ligue 1 against the Grand Rival.

According to The teamthese events did not disturb the 23 -year -old player. Known for his tranquility and his insurance, Lucas Chevalier has, it seems, remained faithful to his character within the Parisian locker room and does not fear the match that awaits him at Barça.

Knight : “It's a football match”

The former Lille is expected at the turn during this confrontation against FC Barcelona. Despite a significant pressure that weighs on his shoulders, Lucas Chevalier will approach this meeting as usual. “” Marseille, Auxerre, Barcelona, ​​Lille … It's the same thing, it's a football match “, He would have entrusted to his relatives, quoted by the sports daily.

Not enough to dramatize after the recent events therefore. In addition, the porter benefits from the confidence of his teammates, including Achraf Hakimi. “I think Lucas feels good, he is confident and he has the confidence of everyone”declared the Moroccan right side at a pre -match press conference on Tuesday, before recalling the decisive character of his teammate.
“He also made decisive stops”especially on penalty against Tottenham in the European Super Cup final, or against Toulouse in League 1. will he manage to erase these mixed performances? Answer tonight at 9 p.m.

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