Sport24.az
Luis Enrique has abandoned the idea of making Matvey Safonov the main goalkeeper to put pressure on Lucas Chevalier. Yesterday, Safonov appeared in the starting lineup for PSG for the third consecutive time.
In the previous two matches he played at the beginning of the season, the Russian goalkeeper did not concede a goal.
Sport24.az reports that, according to L'Equipe, influential figures at PSG suggested to the head coach a few weeks ago to create competition among goalkeepers against the backdrop of Chevalier's difficulties at the start of the season. Similar steps were taken last season regarding Gianluigi Donnarumma. However, Enrique rejected this idea and believed that Chevalier needs constant playing practice in order to perform at a stable level.
It is noted that the PSG head coach highly values Chevalier's playing qualities, especially his tactical preparation and ability to play with his feet. Enrique plans to maintain the French goalkeeper's main status in order to speed up the adaptation process ahead of important matches in the second half of the season.
PSG states that there is currently no hierarchy in the team and there is competition in every position, including the goalkeeper position. Enrique's main task for the rest of the season will be to effectively use the goalkeepers.
