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 time in a row.
In the previous two matches at the beginning of the season, the Russian goalkeeper did not concede a goal.
Sport24.az reports that, according to "L"Equipe", influential people in PSG suggested to the head coach a few weeks ago to create competition among the goalkeepers against the background of the difficulties Chevalier experienced at the beginning of the season. Similar steps were taken last season with Gianluigi Donnarumma. However, Enrique abandoned this idea and believes that Chevalier needs constant game practice to be able to perform at a stable level.
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 in the second half of the season, ahead of important matches.
PSG reports 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 goalkeepers effectively.
