We can be at 60 shots to 22 since the start of the season, and only have two points after three days of the championship. This is what happens to PSG, which dominates its matches, but which cannot win. After snatching two draws at Rennes (2-2) and Lille (2-2), the capital club was surprised Friday evening by Monaco (1-2).
PSG’s concern is therefore efficiency, in both areas. And among the players who must do better, the goalkeeper who concedes two goals in each match is inevitably mentioned.
“Monaco will have scored on its first two shots on target, because that’s pretty much the rate its opponents are applying to Matvey Safonov lately, especially when the Parisian goalkeeper has to defend his near post”notes Vincent Duluc in his report for L’Equipe.
The journalist puts his finger on a problem. “This is becoming a problem this season: since everyone knows that the Russian keeps his hands low, in a tight angle, everyone puts the ball higher, and after the Monegasque equalizer from Nazinho (58th) and the action of the two full-backs, Safonov was unable to help himself with his hands when Idumbo’s shot hit his chest before giving Monaco victory (72nd). »
Safonov defended by Luis Enrique
Ultimately, that makes six goals conceded from nine shots on target for Safonov this season. Questions are starting to pile up for the Russian goalkeeper, who was unexpectedly promoted to the starting position last year, even though Luis Enrique was keen to come to his defense.
“There’s no real reason to worry. But really eh, I say it honestly, replied the Parisian coach at a press conference, relays CulturePSG. Because it’s that special moment where the opponent hits and boom. Today, how many strikes did Monaco make? Two. It’s clear. Two ! How many goals did they score? Two. Okay. This is not usual. We will see throughout the season that it will reach a point of balance. » It would be better for Safonov if he rebalances the situation fairly quickly…
