Relegated to Number 3, Chevalier Supported by the Number 2 – VIPSG.net

Beginning in opposition to Colombia, Brice Samba took the chance to point out his assist for Lucas Chevalier, who’s struggling however nonetheless a part of the French nationwide workforce setup.

There isn’t a room for sympathy simply months earlier than the World Cup. Lucas Chevalier has dropped to 3rd place within the French workforce’s goalkeeping hierarchy. And that’s higher than nothing, as he’s not taking part in at Paris Saint-Germain.

Robust Competitors Amongst French Goalkeepers

Having change into the quantity two behind Mike Maignan due to the rotation system carried out by Didier Deschamps, Samba delivered a strong efficiency within the 3-1 win over Colombia. Past his show, the goalkeeper additionally needed to ship a message to Chevalier, who has been pushed down the ranks after a troublesome spell at PSG.

“Lucas, we assist him, we stand behind him,” Samba mentioned, acknowledging the extreme competitors for his place. He emphasised how demanding the goalkeeper position may be, with ups and downs over time.

“Lucas, we assist him, we stand behind him. Everyone knows his qualities. Proper now, I’m the quantity two, and I’ll be at Mike’s service to make sure every thing goes in addition to doable. And if I’m known as upon, I’ll attempt to ship as I’ve achieved.” Regardless of this difficult interval, Chevalier stays a part of the squad because the third-choice goalkeeper.