Luis Enrique Backs PSG Goalkeeping Trio as Chevalier Poised to Start Paris Derby
Safonov’s hand fracture has extended his layoff to roughly six weeks, creating an opening for Lucas Chevalier.
Overview
- Luis Enrique said he has given Lucas Chevalier no special treatment and expressed satisfaction with Chevalier, Matvey Safonov and Renato Marin.
- Chevalier is expected to return to the starting XI against Paris FC, though Enrique did not rule out selecting Marin.
- Safonov fractured his left hand during a penalty shootout and is now projected to be out for about five to six weeks, according to L’Equipe as cited by Foot Mercato.
- Safonov has resumed training with protection on his left hand that limits its use.
- Chevalier’s last PSG appearance was on November 29 at Monaco after a December spent in the infirmary and on the bench, with upcoming matches including Marseille seen as key tests of his standing.