Transferred from Lille to Paris this summer, Lucas Chevalier has changed dimension. From now on, his performances are scrutinized and the slightest error on his part is the subject of fierce criticism. As was again the case last Friday, during the draw between PSG and Strasbourg (3-3).
Not exempt from any criticism of Diego Moreira's goal, the former Lille player once again found himself at the heart of criticism after the match. So should we be worried about the 23-year-old goalkeeper? Pierre Ménès wanted to point out that it is not easy to be a goalkeeper at Paris Saint-Germain.
“ We still forget Sirigu, Trapp, Donnarumma for two and a half seasons… », First released the former star consultant of Canal+ on his YouTube channel, suggesting that Lucas Chevalier's predecessors also experienced complicated periods in the capital.
Ménès on Chevalier: “What is obvious is that he is not yet decisive enough”
For Pierre MĂ©nès, Lucas Chevalier indeed made a mistake on Diego Moreira's goal, also assuring that it is currently not “decisive enough”. The 62-year-old journalist still advocated patience. The goal that we can blame him for is that of Moreira (Strasbourg player). What is obvious is that it is not yet decisive enough”he said, and added: “ We are only at the beginning. Paris is on time in all the competitions in which they are engaged. For the moment, there is no fire. »
On the sidelines of the European champions' trip to Bayer Leverkusen, Luis Enrique was keen to defend his French goalkeeper. “ It's the same thing every year. I am very happy with Lucas Chevalier, said the Spanish technician. For me, this is one, if not the best option. I am happy with his performance. When we recruit a player, we think about a long adaptation period. He has personality, he showed it. You don't remember how many years you criticized Gigio Donnarumma. Over the last four years, you have killed Donnarumma sportingly, please! I wasn't the PSG coach and I listened to criticism all the time. When you are a goalkeeper for a club like PSG, you have to learn to live with that. I like his personality, his level. We are confident that he will be very important for the team for many years. »
