After the victory against Lens on Wednesday in a delayed match of the 29th round of Ligue 1, the Russian goalkeeper responded to journalists. The mystery remains unsolved. During the recent Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich, Matvei Safonov repeatedly cleared the ball out of bounds throughout the game without seemingly bothering or irritating the Parisian bench. Since then, various theories have emerged around this. It would actually be the result of a diabolical plan by Luis Enrique to disrupt Bayern’s construction and avoid taking too many risks in the buildup. This all while highlighting Michael Olise. Interviewed on Wednesday after the 2-0 success against Lens, the main interested party said nothing. “I’ve seen a lot of people talking about it, discussing it. It’s very funny because I know the reality. I prefer to continue watching these debates,” he joked, he who was deemed “incredible” in Lens on Wednesday, according to Luis Enrique.
“I got the result of my work. I haven’t had a day without working since I’ve been here, two years now. The team’s results this season are also the fruits of my work. I am very happy,” simply commented the Russian international goalkeeper, MVP of the match on Wednesday and titular for weeks now in place of Lucas Chevalier, displaced. “You might be surprised. I’ve always said that we have three very high-level goalkeepers. We started with Lucas Chevalier, then we changed. We are looking for the best players for the team and that can change, even among goalkeepers. You have to be open, it’s better for the players and it means you have to perform every day,” emphasized the Parisian coach. The message received by Safonov, very reassuring in his role as number 1.
[Lens-PSG: Parisians crowned French champions, Safonov the wall… Images of a lovely evening at Bollaert]
