Luis Enrique's decision on goalkeepers: Support for Chevalier, competition with Safonov

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 time in a row.

In the previous two games 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 people at PSG suggested to the head coach a few weeks ago to create competition between the goalkeepers against the backdrop of the difficulties Chevalier experienced at the beginning of the season. Similar steps were taken with Gianluigi Donnarumma last season. However, Enrique rejected this idea and believes that Chevalier needs constant playing practice in order to be able to perform consistently.

It is noted that the PSG head coach highly appreciates 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 games in the second half of the season.

PSG say 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 remainder of the season will be to use the goalkeepers effectively.