“Selling Gianluigi Donnarumma was PSG’s worst mistake”, “Lucas Chevalier is the worst goalkeeper in the history of PSG,” “Lucas Chevalier it will become difficult to defend”. Here are some comments from Paris Saint-Germain supporters on X after the French goalkeeper’s match on Sunday evening against Olympique Lyonnais. A starter in the Ile-de-France cages, the former LOSC player had a complicated, even catastrophic evening at Groupama Stadium. One more for the French international recruited during the last summer transfer window for a check for €55 million (bonus included). An expense considered unnecessary by some fans, who would have preferred that the capital club continue with Gianluigi Donnarumma.
PSG flies to the aid of Chevalier
The Italian was not against it. But he was unable to reach an agreement with his management regarding the contours of a new lease. Voted best goalkeeper of the year at the Ballon d’Or gala, “Gigio” joined Manchester City, where he is flourishing. For its part, PSG left with Chevalier in the role of a starter. But he alternates between the good and the less good, even sometimes the bad, he who constantly suffers from the comparison with Donnarumma. To make matters worse, Matvey Safonov clearly wants to take his place and does not accept his role as understudy. The Russian, who threatened to leave, believes he should have his chance. Looking at Chevalier’s performances, we can’t completely blame him.
Guilty of a hand fault for his first in Paris against Tottenham in the European Super Cup or even of a ball during the Classic against OM, the 24-year-old player does not exude serenity. This was the case Tuesday evening against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. He didn’t make any big mistakes, but he didn’t know how to be decisive when he needed to be. Sunday at Décines, he conceded two goals against OL. The first on a lightning counter from Afonso Moreira, against whom he lost his duel (1-1, 30th). Then, Chevalier, who we saw chatting at half-time with Pacho, was lobbed by Ainsley Maitland-Niles. The Parisian, who came out too far, is clearly guilty of this goal (2-2, 50th). After PSG’s narrow victory (2-3), the Parisians rushed to the aid of their goalkeeper.
The press does not spare him like the fans
This is the case of Luis Enrique. “The error did not come from the goalkeeper. These are the players who form the last defensive line. They have to run behind if necessary. You can’t advance the line if there is no pressure on the carrier. We talked about this situation at halftime. And we conceded the second goal again like this. These individual errors must be corrected.” Lucas Hernandez also came to the aid of his teammate in the mixed zone. “I think he did very well too. I think it’s not Lucas’ fault but us defenders on the lineup. Fortunately, in the end, we scored this third goal and continued to lead the championship.” But the press is not of the same opinion. Credited with a 3 by the FM Editorialthe goalkeeper received a 4 of The Team.
The daily judges it “helpless on Moreira’s goal” while recalling that he was saved by his post against Tagliafico in the first period. But what followed was more complicated. “He struggled to assert himself in his outings, and that’s almost worrying (80th). We are still waiting for his benchmark match which would make him take on the role of Parisian goal boss.write our colleagues. For his part, The Parisian gave him a 4, insisting that he too often lacks authority in the box. The newspaper mentions “a new unfinished match” from the ex-Lille player. Eurosport mentioned a “neutral match” of the one who has not yet succeeded in replacing Donnarumma. A footballer who once again had a complicated evening, proving to those who doubted him that they were perhaps right. Talented and promising in L1 in the north, he has not yet managed to rise to the next level in Paris.
