PSG: Lucas Chevalier urged to give it everything against the champions!

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·24 de octubre de 2025

PSG: Lucas Chevalier urged to give it everything against the champions!

Lucas Chevalier, a 23-year-old goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain, is somewhat in turmoil following his arrival this summer from Lille. His performances have been somewhat mixed, and there are already criticisms. Former Parisian goalkeeper Jérôme Alonzo (2001-2008) spoke on this matter to the newspaper Le Parisien. He sends strong messages.

Alonzo: "This exile to another planet is compounded by a very heavy legacy to bear."

"This exile to another planet is compounded by a very heavy legacy to bear. Lucas is succeeding the current best goalkeeper in the world, who also brought Paris its first Champions League. He must perform at least as well as him on his line and bring something extra to the game. Good luck! (During the penalty conceded by Zabarnyi) He steps back initially when he should move forward. It's the typical attitude of a goalkeeper who is not fully confident."

Alonzo: "Here is his next challenge: to become the boss of PSG."

He is undoubtedly the future great French goalkeeper. He just needs some time. He is in exactly the same position as Donnarumma when he succeeded Navas. I want to see him dominate his area like in Lille, with his chest out, confident. Here is his next challenge: to become the boss of PSG."

Indeed, one must consider a particularly difficult situation for Chevalier. There's always an adaptation necessary during a transfer. Sometimes, it happens particularly quickly (as with Willian Pacho or João Neves). But that doesn't make it the norm.

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There's a need to adapt to a new context and establish routines with new teammates. Added to this is the fact that it's a special, high-level club, and each player is particularly anticipated. Moreover, he has to take over from Gianluigi Donnarumma (26 years old), who finished very strong with great performances in the Champions League, culminating in the title.

Some have thus forgotten that not everything was perfect. As often, the one who is not there is idealized. Like when "specialists" and fans were calling for Chevalier's arrival last winter. He is here, with all his qualities, and now a bit of patience is needed. And, possibly, performances that serve as a reference.

Because, as Alonzo points out (and as we highlighted in our analysis), Chevalier seems to currently lack a bit of confidence. He should have come out and reassured everyone in the action leading to Ilya Zabarnyi's red card (23-year-old defender). Seeing him step back is striking. Especially since he didn't do that at Lille, where he knew how to assert himself off his line.

It's up to him to regain that mindset, with the help of his teammates and the staff. It should come, as Chevalier has the qualities to succeed in a great stint at PSG, which is not judged solely on the first matches.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.