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 games at the beginning of the season, the Russian goalkeeper did not concede a goal.
Sport24.az reports that, according to "L"Equipe", several weeks ago, influential figures at PSG suggested to the head coach to create competition between the goalkeepers against the backdrop of the difficulties Chevalier experienced at the beginning of the season. Similar steps were taken last season with Gianluigi Donnarumma. However, Enrique rejected this idea, believing that Chevalier needs constant game 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 main status of the French goalkeeper in order to speed up the adaptation process in the second half of the season ahead of important games.
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.
