At a press conference before facing Strasbourg in Ligue 1, Luis Enrique was keen to clarify his position on the hierarchy of goalkeepers, fully assuming management based on competition and permanent adaptation. “What I can say on this subject is that I am happy to have three goalkeepers like them. I like competition at all positions. This is modern football. There are always things you can change, I’m very open. I repeat, I am very happy to have three goalkeepers with this level”hammered the Parisian coach, faithful to his philosophy of rotation and his refusal to install fixed statutes.
A statement which takes on its full meaning after the surprise start of Matvey Safonov against Newcastle in the Champions League, a strong choice which had raised questions. By fielding the Russian goalkeeper in a decisive match, Luis Enrique sent a clear message. Each position is earned in training and according to the context, without privilege. Assumed management, which is part of its vision of high level and “modern football”where competition is seen as a performance lever rather than a risk. It’s Lucas Chevalier’s turn to respond on the ground.
