Since the end of January, Lucas Chevalier’s adventure at Paris Saint-Germain has perhaps taken a turn. Before that, the former LOSC resident did not escape criticism. The French international often had irregular performances, but he was kept in his starting position. Luis Enrique chose him to succeed Gianluigi Donnarumma and the Spaniard seemed to want to let his recruit thicken his skin by accumulating playing time, regardless of the criticism. Since then, the situation has changed.
The locker room appreciates Safonov
“The mentality, the way the three goalkeepers train, it’s incredible, it’s beautiful, it’s positive. I don’t know what will happen in the future, but I’m happy to have three goalkeepers of this level. I am satisfied”. Facing the media, Luis Enrique declared, before the Metz reception, that he was satisfied with his goalkeepers. But in fact, it is Matvey Safonov who has become the number 1 goalkeeper since January 28 and the reception of Newcastle. Doubts have not been completely dissipated regarding the Russian’s level, but he was able to respond, particularly last week at Anfield.
What promise an end to the season on the sidelines for Chevalier? It could be that the native of Calais will have his chance the day after tomorrow during the match against FC Nantes. But after? Barring injury or a miracle, it is Safonov who will be in the game against Bayern Munich. This Monday, RMC Sport also reveals that Safonov is an element very appreciated by the Parisian staff and locker room. The good humor of the former Krasnodar player is underlined, while Chevalier seems to have a very different relationship with the rest of the red and blue group. The media made revelations about Chevalier’s special integration.
Knight often appears on the sidelines
If the player is involved in training and appears to have adapted to his coach’s methods, RMC Sport explains that Chevalier “often appears aloof” in the locker room, because he would be a person who appreciates having time alone and likes to talk to older people. On the eve of his debut with PSG in the European Super Cup against Tottenham, the goalkeeper would have had breakfast at the hotel and gone back to his room without having met his new teammates. Behavior which may surprise, even if a source insisted on denying any worrying signs. “This integration may seem peculiar, but it is like that. He also really likes being with the staff. With the players, he navigates between the different groups”.
Still RMC Sport also tells us that Chevalier had disagreements with senior players of the Parisian team, but that the situation seems to have calmed down today. So many elements which add to the doubts about the Chevalier choice made by PSG, even if the message given is that the goalkeeper is doing well and that he remains determined. A facade speech? Chevalier knows that he is playing big for his participation in the 2026 World Cup and sources have indicated that the player will study the offers available to him next summer (Tottenham are on the spot in the event of continuation) if his situation does not change.
