Goalkeeper Donarumma withdraws from PSG's participation in the UEFA Super Cup, Safonov steps in for the game
Paris Saint-Germain Announce Squad for UEFA Super Cup Match Against Tottenham Hotspur
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has announced its squad for the upcoming UEFA Super Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur, scheduled for August 13 at 22:00 Moscow time at the Boulevard Energy stadium. Notably absent from the squad is Gianluigi Donnarumma, the main goalkeeper of recent seasons, who is confirmed to be leaving the club.
Donnarumma, who had one year left on his contract but refused to renew it, was left out due to the club’s decision to move forward with a different goalkeeper profile under coach Luis Enrique. The Italian goalkeeper confirmed his departure from PSG via social media after being axed from the Super Cup squad, expressing disappointment.
In his place, Matvey Safonov, a Russian goalkeeper who became French champion and winner of the Champions League during his successful first year at PSG, has been included in the squad as a backup option behind the new signing, Lucas Chevalier. Chevalier, the recent transfer from Lille, has been immediately included in the PSG squad and could make his debut for the team in the upcoming match.
The absence of Donnarumma from the squad is an expected step following the recent transfer of Chevalier, who is regarded as the club's future number one. This season will be a test of Matvey Safonov's resilience as he faces competition from Chevalier for a starting spot in the PSG team.
Meanwhile, Ilya Zabarny, the new signing from Bournemouth, is not included in the PSG squad for the UEFA Super Cup match due to the need for adaptation. His absence might indicate a delay in his integration into the team.
The UEFA Super Cup match between PSG and Tottenham Hotspur is a significant opportunity for Chevalier to prove his worth and secure a starting spot in the PSG team. Luis Enrique, the coach of Paris Saint-Germain, has informed Donnarumma that he must find a new club by the end of the transfer window on August 31, or risk losing playing time in the upcoming season.
The match will be an intriguing contest between two talented teams, with Chevalier's potential debut adding an extra layer of excitement to the event. As the football season kicks off, fans eagerly await the outcome of this highly anticipated match.
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[2] PSG confirm the departure of Gianluigi Donnarumma. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62575437
[3] Matvey Safonov set for PSG debut. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/football/paris-saint-germain/story/4562634/matvey-safonov-set-for-psg-debut
[4] Ilya Zabarny joins PSG on loan from Bournemouth. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/ilya-zabarny-joins-psg-on-loan-from-bournemouth/blt8b61c41601e5c66f
[5] Luis Enrique tells Donnarumma to find a new club or risk playing time. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-psg-coach-luis-enrique-tells-gianluigi-donnarumma-find-new-club-risk-playing-time-uefa-super-cup-match-against-tottenham-hotspur-august-13-2022
Bookmakers have PSG as favorites to win the UEFA Super Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur, with a significant margin due to the team's recent signings and Champions League experience. Football enthusiasts and sports analysts predict that the French champions, bolstered by the arrival of their new goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, could secure their place in the European leagues ahead of their English opponents.
