Lucas Chevalier is going through ups and downs at PSG. Arriving this summer from Lille for 55 million euros, the French goalkeeper had the difficult task of succeeding Gianluigi Donnarumma. But since his arrival, his performances have alternated between satisfactory and criticized, without managing to fully convince.
Wednesday against Tottenham, four days after a remarkable performance against Le Havre, punctuated by a spectacular save before the half-hour mark, Chevalier showed a more fragile face. If he did not make a blatant error, he failed to be decisive, and his exit on Spurs’ second goal raised serious doubts.
However, PSG remains confident, notably thanks to the support of Marquinhos. The club captain called for patience for the new recruits. “It’s not easy to join a team that won the Champions League, but they are adapting very well”declared the Brazilian, referring to Chevalier and Ilya Zabarnyi, who also arrived this summer.
“It takes time”
“As a team, we try to put them in the best conditions. If they were recruited by PSG, it is because they have enormous abilities. We trust them”added the defender. According to him, the training allows us to better appreciate the potential and mentality of Chevalier and Zabarnyi: “Sometimes in training you see their abilities even more. It reassures me to see their quality and especially their mentality, continuing to work even in difficult times. »
And to review these qualities on the pitch, Marquinhos requires time: “The role of goalkeeper is very important. It’s not easy to arrive in a European champion team, after a goalkeeper who was decisive the previous season. It takes time to adapt and play high-level matches. He is told not to doubt his abilities. » Lucas Chevalier will appreciate it.
