Between Gianluigi Donnarumma and Matvey Safonov, the standoff would not have lasted at PSG. The Russian goalkeeper arrived from Krasnodar during the last summer transfer window and has already made four appearances for the Parisian jersey. Due to Donnarumma's setbacks, the balance of power could quickly change according to Vincent Candela.
Gianluigi Donnarumma is not in Olympic form in Champions League at the start of the season and was notably singled out by observers during two outings of the PSG in C1 againstAtletico Madrid (1-2) et Arsenal (0-2). The Italian goalkeeper is at fault in several goal situations and seems to already be under pressure from Matvey Safonov.
Donnarumma under pressure because of Safonov
Recruited for a check for €20M to Krasnodar last June, the 25-year-old Russian goalkeeper has already made four appearances, including one in the Champions League against Gérone on September 18 (1-0). In terms of Vincent CandelaPSG would have already unearthed the one who could push through Gianluigi Donnarumma on the substitutes' bench.
For Candela, competition is already raging at PSG between Donnarumma and Safonov
“Safonov is already in competition with Donnarumma at PSG. Matvey is very popular in France, everyone appreciates the level of the Russian goalkeeper. However, Gianluigi has a lot of experience and it is not easy to bench him. But again, a lot depends on the vision of the coach.” confided the 98 world champion in an interview for RB Sport. It remains to be seen what will happen to this duel between Donnarumma et Safonov.
