By starting Matvey Safonov in place of Gianluigi Donnarumma against Bayern Munich, Luis Enrique made a bold but risky decision. The PSG coach justified his choice: “I chose Safonov to overcome Bayern’s pressure and generate superiority on the restart. » However, the Russian goalkeeper’s error on the corner leading to Kim’s goal had a major impact on the defeat (0-2), compromising Paris’ chances of qualifying for the Champions League. This decision sparked strong criticism, notably from Jérôme Alonzo, former PSG goalkeeper: “A goalkeeper is a boss, and a boss, you don’t weaken him. »
Growing tension with Donnarumma
Donnarumma, relegated to the bench, would have had difficulty digesting this choice. According to The Teamthe Italian showed a face “very closed” after the meeting and would feel ” touch “. This context could even call into question his contract extension with PSG, initially planned before the end of the year. With a lease running until 2026, Donnarumma could review his plans if his starting place were to be contested over the long term.
