US EditionPSG coach Luis Enrique drops goalkeeper Chevalier and picks Safonov against Newcastle
- PSG Coach Luis Enrique selected Matvei Safonov over Lucas Chevalier for the Champions League match against Newcastle.
- Chevalier has faced criticism for being 'erratic' and making several mistakes after joining PSG from Lille.
- Safonov recently recovered from a fractured left hand sustained during a match against Flamengo.
- Before facing Newcastle, PSG had allowed 10 goals in seven games and aimed to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League.
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The Russian goaltender regained a place this Wednesday against the English after his exploit in the Intercontinental Cup. Lucas Chevalier, criticized for his disappointing performances, sees his status weakened.
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PSG coach Luis Enrique drops goalkeeper Chevalier and picks Safonov against Newcastle
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has dropped goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier and selected Matvei Safonov home game against Newcastle in the Champions League.
==Career==The French "Pari Saint-Germain" official, Matway Safonov, spoke of returning to the team in the 8th round of the UEFA Champion League's 2025/2016 season with Newcastle United after the injury.
The Paris Saint-Germain played its direct qualifying for the eighth finals of the Champions League this Wednesday at the Parc de Princes. Luis Enrique's men faced Newcastle (21h) and hoped to win against Magpies they never beat. For this match, the Parisian coach chose to surprise everyone by titularizing Matvey Safonov rather than Lucas Chevalier. Absent on injury for several weeks, the Russian goaltender had been preferred to his Parisian team…
The answer is: yes, you have to (a little) worry about Lucas Chevalier at the PSG. More than one...
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