Since the start of the season, Gianluigi Donnarumma has had ups and downs sportingly. And while Matvey Safonov was recruited last summer, Luis Enrique does not hesitate to put her in competition with him this season. Affected by this situation, Gianluigi Donnarumme could experience a new misadventure this Sunday. Indeed, Luis Enrique announced that he was still hesitating between the Italian and Matvey Safonov for the Champions Trophy.
At the end of the contract on June 30, 2024 with the PSGKeylor Navas, Sergio Rico et Alexandre Letellier left freely and for free. While it lost three goalkeepers in total, the capital club completed the signing of Matvey Safonov during the last summer transfer window. In fact, the management of PSG signed a check for around €20M to Krasnodar to be able to welcome the Russian international.
PSG: Donnarumma has recovered from his injury
Upon his arrival at PSG, Matthew Safonov claimed that he was not coming to Paris to be an understudy. Indeed, the 25-year-old goalkeeper wants to play the leading roles and steal the number one spot in Gianluigi Donnarumma. While the Italian has not been flawless since the start of the season, Matthew Safonov had the opportunity to show what he was capable of. And today, Luis Enrique is faced with a dilemma. Moreover, the coach of PSG does not yet know who he will start this Sunday for the Champions Trophy. Gianluigi Donnarumma having recovered from his major facial injury.
“I will decide tomorrow who will play between Donnarumma and Safonov”
“I will decide tomorrow (Sunday) who will play between Donnarumma and Safonov. Both are in good shape, there is one more training session to go. The three goalkeepers are in condition to play, there is no problem for Donnarumma”said Luis Enrique at a press conference this Saturday afternoon. A bad omen for Gianluigi Donnarummawho finds it difficult to no longer be indisputable in the goals of the PSG.