In just a few weeks, Matvey Safonov’s life has changed a lot. Subscribed to the bench, the Russian finally overtook Lucas Chevalier in the hierarchy of goalkeepers established by Luis Enrique. Returning to the country for the international break, the goalkeeper began by giving his news during a short interview given to the official website of the Russian football federation. ” I’m doing well ! I missed my flight to Istanbul, I took another ticket, but I arrived today (yesterday). That’s the main thing. (…) It was a wonderful moment, full of nostalgia, and I found myself at the Krasnodar training center. I’m in heaven. »
Then, he talked about his state of mind: “Just as I fought for what was important and dear to me then, I continue to do so. Everyone knows that I played a little more often, so I arrived in great shape. » Safonov admitted to being more recognized in the capital now that he is playing a lot more. “They (PSG supporters, editor’s note) approach me and recognize me much more often. I’m on TV more often. It must have gotten harder. After the Intercontinental Cup, you could say that my life in Paris was divided into two: before and after. » For Lucas Chevalier too, there was a before and an after. But the two men did not experience it in the same way.
