His word is rare. Arrived a year ago from Krasnodar (Russian D1), the Russian porter of PSG Matvey Safonov spoke during the international break with the media of his country on his situation at PSG. Last season, he played 17 games with the capital’s club, including the epic in the Coupe de France (except the 16th finals against Espaly) where PSG won its 16th crown.
In the Champions League, Luis Enrique preferred him to Gianluigi Donnarumma during the 5th game of the league phase at Bayern Munich (1-0 defeat) but he had been at fault on the only Bavarian goal. The Russian then resumed its lining role. He spent the club World Cup this summer in the United States on the sidelines. “I would have liked to play (at the Club World Cup). It’s been three months since I did not play. I would like to play, insists Safonov. The situations are different. But do not make forecasts. »»
The departures of Donnarumma and Tenas replaced by the arrivals of Lucas Chevalier (Lille) and Renato Marin (Roma) have not changed the hierarchy for Matvey Safonov who remains number 2. thought to become the number 1 questions a journalist? “I expected competition and I always expect it. My goal is to prove to each match and each training that I deserve my place. If I have the opportunity, I will do my best to show myself up to it. ».
Asked about his relationship with Lucas Chevalier, Safonov praises the good understanding between all. “We have excellent contact, there is a good atmosphere in training. All the guards are good and great people. »»
He refuses to talk about Zabarnyi
The Russian international has no intention of being satisfied with his place of lining as a chairman. “I have acquired experience (last year). We will see how things will evolve. It would be strange to go to Europe to face difficulties, then to flee them. Why would I come then? Everything goes as planned. Do not give up, you have to fight. ”
The goalkeeper has not set himself a number of games for this season. “My goal is to play the next game. This is the only way to think. You should not set yourself the goal of playing 15 or 20 games … it makes no sense. I want us to count on me, but I have to prove it on the field. »»
Finally, the Russian media asked Safonov to comment on his cohabitation with the Ukrainian Illia Zabarnyi, who arrived 3 weeks ago from Bournemouth (Premier League). But the PSG goalkeeper kicked in touch. “I won’t do it,” he concluded.
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