Troubling news about Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Matvey Safonov’s condition has emerged from France. It turns out the Russian was suffering from severe pain and barely trained before the second leg of the semifinal against Bayern Munich. Yet, he delivered a brilliant performance, helping PSG secure a spot in the final.
Now, PSG fans are pleading with Safonov to recover as quickly as possible, or even play through the pain with injections. The Russian goalkeeper has become indispensable at one of the world’s top clubs.
**Overcoming the Pain**
Safonov hasn’t just claimed a starting spot at the Parisian superclub this season—he has also won over the fans, not only of PSG but of many others. He gives impressive interviews in French, is loved by his teammates and coaching staff, and this comes after his career in Paris seemed to be heading downhill last autumn. However, the Russian national team goalkeeper endured all the challenges and fought his way to become the first-choice keeper of the reigning Champions League winners.
Matvey has been a key factor in the club’s success both in Ligue 1 and in European competitions. His confident performances helped Luis Enrique’s team overcome Liverpool without major issues in the quarterfinals, setting up a dramatic and intense semifinal battle against Bayern Munich. PSG held their nerve and advanced to the final. Now, French media have revealed intriguing details about that clash.
According to RMC Sport, the Russian goalkeeper has been suffering from significant pain in his calf muscle, which first bothered him after the first leg against Bayern. As a result, Safonov was barely involved in training during the break between the semifinal matches. Despite this, he performed admirably in the return leg against the Bavarians, making five saves.