Arriving at PSG with the ambition to take a step forward, Lucas Chevalier is going through a delicate period. His last match was on January 23 against Auxerre, and his only appearance of the season took place in a friendly against Mallorca during the summer. A difficult situation for the 24-year-old goalkeeper, who could claim a place in the hierarchy of Blues goalkeepers just a few months ago. Absent from the World Cup and the first meeting under Zidane, the former Lille player must be content to work in the shadows.
However, the Frenchman does not intend to give up. According to The Teamthose around him assure that he remains determined to reverse the trend. Internally, his investment is appreciated, even if his frustration is well known. “ He continues to be patient, to work hard. He accepted the shadow », Confides someone close to the goalkeeper, who believes that this period of withdrawal could also allow him to come back stronger. Having chosen to stay in Paris this summer, following a discussion with Luis Enrique, Chevalier seems ready to fight for his place.
A departure in January cannot be ruled out
But how long will the French goalkeeper be able to accept this situation? If he wants to find a place in the hierarchy of the Blues, Chevalier needs to play regularly to continue his progress. A departure during the January transfer window cannot be ruled out if the situation does not evolve in his favor in the coming weeks. For its part, PSG does not completely close the door to this possibility. “ It’s too early. We don’t know what might happen in the coming months. », Explained a source close to the club.
For the moment, PSG still hopes to see the hierarchy evolve, especially in the event of Safonvo’s decline. But the confidence given to the Russian seems solid, while the Parisian leaders have not forgotten the difficulties encountered by Chevalier during his first months. The desire to recruit Zion Suzuki, before he joined Aston Villa, had already illustrated the questions about the position. From now on, Lucas Chevalier will have to seize the slightest opportunity to hope to change the situation.
