Matvey Safonov, 26-year-old goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain and Russia, answered Telegram’s questions in an interview published this Wednesday. In particular, he spoke about his decision to sign for Paris and the special management of coach Luis Enrique.
Safonov “I feel a renewed interest like I haven’t had in a long time.”
“When I arrived at PSG, I knew it wouldn’t be easy, but I needed a challenge because my interest in soccer was waning. Today, I feel a renewed interest that I haven’t had for a long time.
One of the special things about my team is that nobody knows who’s going to play until the very last moment. Against Bayern, for example, there was nothing to suggest that I’d be playing, and yet, during the team talk, I hear my name mentioned.“
It’s interesting to see a professional player confide that he was losing interest in soccer. This can happen earlier than the usual retirement (often due to fatigue), as we’ve already seen with others. Safonov has found a new challenge in order to regain a taste for his everyday life.
The Russian has found a project he likes at PSG, a point often emphasized by the players lately. They like what’s in place and want to contribute to success. All this in a fiercely competitive environment, with the Parisian coach keeping his line-up as secret as possible. This keeps all the players on their toes, concerned. There can be negatives too, with the occasional huge disappointment. But so far, the season is proving Luis Enrique right.
