Luis Enrique was involved in a potential return of Lucas Chevalier to the PSG cages after the recent performances of Matvey Safonov.
Hit in the right ankle following a tackle by Lamine Camara during PSG’s defeat at Monaco (1-0) on October 29, Lucas Chevalier was forced to give up his place in goal during Paris Saint-Germain’s last two matches.
His replacement, Matvey Safonov, largely responded during this interim period by keeping his team’s goal clean, at the Parc des Princes against Stade Rennais in Ligue 1 (5-0) then in the den of Athletic Bilbao (0-0) in the Champions League. Performances are by Luis Enrique.
Present at the pre-match press conference against FC Metz (Saturday, 7 p.m.), the tactician on the board wishes to highlight the work carried out by the Russian goalkeeper. “The important thing when you have the opportunity to play is to be ready. Safonov showed this. » Before maintaining the suspense as to the identity of the Parisian goalkeeper on Saturday in Moselle.
Luis Enrique: “Tomorrow we will see who will play”
If he admitted to having « trust » In his three children, Luis Enrique said he could use it. “I like having three goalkeepers like ours. (…) Tomorrow, we will see who will play. » This means that Lucas Chevalier – recruited for 40 million euros from Lille with number 1 – is the operation.
“It’s a small injury. Today (Friday) he did training as usual. This situation is a license to see another player that we have not yet seen since the start of the season. Safonov has a son level watch, personality and great professionalism. I’m very happy to have three senior goalkeepers. » What shake up the hierarchy? Respond to the announcement of the compositions.

