Lucas Chevalier is going through a difficult period at PSG. He is no longer playing, and his situation does not seem to be improving. For both the French national team staff and the Parisian club, attention is now shifting elsewhere.
Privately, Lucas Chevalier insists he will manage to reverse the hierarchy at Paris Saint-Germain. The French goalkeeper is trying to remain reassuring despite being demoted in favor of Russian keeper Matvey Safonov, according to L’Équipe. However, behind the scenes, doubts are emerging. A source close to the player admitted: “I’m not sure he fully realizes what’s happening.”
Mental Fragility Raising Concerns at PSG
Still according to L’Équipe, beyond sporting performances, it is a certain mental fragility that reportedly influenced the coaching staff’s decision. Luis Enrique and his entourage are said to have identified emotional nervousness in the lead-up to major matches.
Not being selected against Metz, sandwiched between two crucial Champions League fixtures while the coach rotated heavily, was seen as a strong signal confirming his drop in the pecking order.
On the France national team side, concern is growing: if Chevalier does not return to action quickly, he will almost certainly miss the World Cup. Didier Deschamps would then call up another goalkeeper. Some, however, are urging patience. “Donnarumma also needed time to adapt (…) I’m sure Chevalier will work his way through it as well,” insiders remind. On the Canal Football Club set, Kevin Trapp also highlighted PSG’s extremely high standards and the constant pressure surrounding the goalkeeper position in the French capital.
