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·10 febbraio 2026

PSG – Lucas Chevalier, a concern ahead of the World Cup?

Lucas Chevalier, the 24-year-old goalkeeper who joined Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2025 from Lille, is going through a difficult period. After several performances below expectations, he saw Matvey Safonov (26 years old) take advantage of a foot injury to showcase himself and earn points. To the extent that Chevalier has been on the bench during recent matches against Newcastle, Strasbourg, and Olympique de Marseille. Is this cause for concern for the future, especially with the World Cup this summer with the French national team? RMC Sport discussed this situation.

“At the club, we still have confidence in him.”

“At the club, we still have confidence in him, convinced that he is a player who will contribute in the medium term. They signed him as part of a long-term project. Luis Enrique has always said that there is competition for the position. With his playing time significantly reduced, should Lucas Chevalier be worried about his place in the national team? Within the French team, Chevalier’s situation is being closely monitored. It will have to be compared to that of other goalkeepers. For example, Brice Samba’s situation is also being watched.”

“The reality today is not the same as in May.”

“Moreover, those close to the French team keep repeating that the reality today is not the same as in May. However, if Lucas Chevalier continues to settle for this limited playing time, it is not out of the question that he may not make the trip to the World Cup next summer.”

Nothing very surprising here. You can never guarantee that a new signing will perform right away, or even ever. That’s part of football. There’s no need to panic over a rough patch. It happens to all players, and bouncing back is always a real possibility. Warren Zaïre-Emery (19-year-old midfielder) is an excellent example.

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Chevalier must learn to draw strength from the competition and the demands placed on him in order to work even harder and return to his best level. The qualities he showed at Lille have not suddenly disappeared. He will have to fight to be a starter at PSG and to earn a spot with Les Bleus. That’s the top level.

The club has invested in the future by bringing in this young goalkeeper and can certainly accept that he needs time. The challenge for Chevalier this season is that the World Cup is looming. Naturally, this adds pressure to perform quickly. At least, several of his competitors (like Alphonse Areola or Brice Samba) are not in a better situation.

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