Lucas Chevalier, PSG goalkeeper, has suffered a right thigh injury and will be sidelined for several weeks, jeopardizing his chances for the World Cup. His absence from PSG since January has already diminished his likelihood of selection for the French national team.
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Lucas Chevalier’s World Cup hopes in tatters after injury blow
PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier (24) has sustained a right thigh injury this Wednesday in training, as confirmed by *Les Parisiens.*The France international will be sidelined for several weeks, according to PSG’s latest press release. Le Parisien understands that Arsenal expect Chevalier to be out of action for the next three weeks.
Chevalier’s chances of making Didier Deschamps’ World Cup squad were already low, considering the former Lille OSC man has not played for PSG since January 23 with Matvey Safonov now the undisputed starter between the sticks for Luis Enrique.
Now, with his season all but over, his hopes of representing France next summer are in serious jeopardy. France manager Didier Deschamps will announce Les Bleus‘ squad for the World Cup on Thursday, May 14.
At this moment in time, Chevalier would remain sidelined. Chevalier’s injury could open the door for a sensational return for Hugo Lloris. France’s most capped player is which is Chevalier’s current role.
Lucas Chevalier sustained a right thigh injury during training.
Lucas Chevalier is expected to be sidelined for approximately three weeks.
Chevalier's injury significantly jeopardizes his chances of being selected for France's World Cup squad.
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