Having not played a single second for club since the start of the season, Matvey Safonov was counting on the international break to make up for it. Except that he made a big mistake during the friendly match of
Russia against Peru on November 12.
The Sbornaya goalkeeper coach took the opportunity to discuss his complex situation. “His season has started, but at PSG, they bet on another goalkeeper. As soon as it is his turn, he will accept the position. You just have to give him a chance and expect him to make mistakes,” Vitaly Kafanov told local media Sports Mail.
The evolution of his situation at club will, it seems, have no impact on his situation in the selection. “We will support him in this situation and we will select him without hesitation, even if he has not played a match yetassures the specialist in the doorman position. Because in Russia, you can count on the fingers of one hand the number of goalkeepers who play for European clubs. »
Safonov ready to overthrow Chevalier at PSG
Vitaly Kafanov is optimistic for Safonov. “He is doing well, he is biding his time. He will have it”he assures, specifying thata transfer is not on the agenda.
Recruited in June 2024 from FK Krasnodar, as part of a transfer estimated at nearly 20 million euros, Matvey Safonov played 17 games for his first season with PSG, during the previous year. The arrival of Lucas Chevalier during the last summer transfer window did not allow him to move up the hierarchy in his position.
