PSG v Atalanta: Chevalier reveals the truth about his special role | OneFootball

Lucas Chevalier, the 23-year-old goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain, stopped by the Canal+ microphone after the 4-0 victory against Atalanta (video highlights PSG/Atalanta) this Wednesday at the Parc des Princes as part of the first matchday of the 2025-2026 Champions League. He mainly spoke about his somewhat unique role in Paris.

Chevalier: “There’s always work to do.”

Did you get bored out there?

A bit more in the second half, because after we scored the third goal, I think Atalanta gave up. It became too difficult for them. But in the first half, there’s always work to do, and as long as we win and I don’t need to be too involved, it means everything is going well.

Chevalier: “You have to be there when it’s time to make the saves.”

Is it completely different being a goalkeeper at Paris Saint-Germain?

Yes, it’s very different. The ball doesn’t come to my hands very often; it mostly comes to my feet, and that’s what the coach asks of me. If I have to analyze it, it’s about playing the ball out from the back—there are always things to improve.

In that sense, I think I’m going to help the team a lot when we have the ball, and you have to be there when it’s time to make the saves. That will inevitably happen at some point, I’m ready for it, and it’s enjoyable to play with these players—it goes very fast.

Chevalier: “I hope it’s nothing serious and that he comes back very soon.”

Don’t you miss touching the ball more?

No, because we win the match. Today, I didn’t concede a goal; at Lille, I had to stop a lot of shots, but that’s the evolution of my career—I’m playing in a stronger team now.

Neves injured?

I didn’t ask, but right now we’re a bit troubled by injuries. The coach will try to be careful. With last season, it’s starting to take its toll. They’ll do everything to protect the player, and I hope it’s nothing serious and that he comes back very soon.

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