A local kid, Lucas Chevalier is indisputable in the LOSC cages and in the hearts of Lille supporters. It has been over a year since a song in his name was created. More than a song, it’s a connection.
Even before he started, the name of Lucas Chevalier (22 years old) had been ringing with intensity in the ears of LOSC supporters for several years, in particular the big followers of the Lille training center. So when he returned from loan from Valenciennes FC, many were calling for his induction to the number 1 position in the cages. Contrary to this wish, it was Léo Jardim who retained this status during Paulo Fonseca’s first months with the Mastiffs. This reality did not prevent them from creating a song in his name: “Do you have a song named after you? Yes, I was told that the last one to have had this was Eden Hazard. Not bad “Lucas Chevalier smiles today.
Replacing the Brazilian goalkeeper on his return to Lille, he was just waiting for an opportunity to seize his chance and steal his place in the cages. He never hid his ambitions. However, he maintained a respectful relationship with Léo Jardim and hearing a song in his name was not necessarily the most obvious thing at the time: “The first time I heard it was during the warm-up at a time when I was on the bench and Jardim was starting. It was a bit embarrassinghe confides, remembering old memories. I didn’t have to be too receptive because there has to be respect with the starting goalkeeper and we’re not on the pitch to be a clown. There was no need to put additional pressure on him. I’m not an asshole you see. If I have to earn my place, it’s on the pitch and in training. Besides that, if the guy is good, he’s still a man. I was very neutral when I heard itsays Lucas Chevalier.
The question, asked by the channel’s YouTubers Today it’s Footballthen had to be modified somewhat: “Otherwise, the first time I heard it when I played, it’s obviously nice. I know that in every match, he sang it at least once. I get teased for that too (laughs)”, continues the last rampart of LOSC, sometimes criticized in the locker rooms. In addition to this data, he is happy to have this link with the Lille public: “I like to watch them (to celebrate, editor’s note). When we score goals, I’m quite expressive. They identify with me and I know it’s important to return the favor. All this is not because I am the best player on the team, I think I am not, but I am perhaps the most loved because I am from the region. Perhaps I also represent the values of the North. Sometimes, I admit that I hold back so as not to do too much. We’re not in the circus and I’m not here to lick the fans’ ass, that’s not the goal, but celebrating with them is beautiful. There is something that has been created and I hope that it will grow. If one day I leave, it may be a complicated step for me, but it will be life. A career is made of strong moments »is already planning Lucas Chevalier who, for the moment, only wants one thing, to reach the heights among the Mastiffs.
