Luis Enrique has stepped up to defend PSG’s goalkeeper Stéphane Chevalier before the club’s upcoming match against Bayer Leverkusen. The Spanish coach said fans and pundits should trust Chevalier’s experience and the training the squad has been putting in.
In a short video shared on PSG’s official channels, Enrique praised Chevalier’s game‑reading and shot‑stopping ability. “He is calm in goal, he has good positioning, and he keeps the pressure off the rest of the team,” Luis said. “With the way we play now, we need someone who can hold the line under pressure, and Stéphane shows that every time.”
Chevalier, who joined PSG from Valencia in 2021, has been in good form this season. He has made several key saves during Ligue 1 matches, and his quick reflexes will be crucial against Leverkusen’s fast, attacking style. The German club is known for its pressing, which could catch a goalkeeper who has not faced high‑tempo attackers regularly.
The comments come after a social media post that suggested Chevalier might be in question. Many fans were worried that PSG’s first‑choice keeper was not at his best before reaching Europe’s biggest clubs. Luis Enrique, a former Chelsea, Barcelona, and Ivory Coast manager, has a reputation for backing his players publicly.
The match against Leverkusen is scheduled for this Sunday at Parc des Princes. If PSG can secure a win, the Ligue 1 side will strengthen its position for a European Group Stage finish. The team also aims to finish the season in the top four, which guarantees Champions League qualification the following year.
In the video, the coach highlighted how Chevalier helped the defence to stay organised during the last 15 minutes of a recent game that ended 2‑1 to the home side. He added that the goalkeeper’s work on communication between the back four and himself will be vital with Leverkusen’s wing players looking to create chances.
Match experts have noted that a higher defensive output is key as Leverkusen features a star striker and several wide players who can stretch a defence. Sure, PS**G requires quick single‑touch passing to keep the pressure on, but the quality of the goalkeeper can still leapfrog the difference when the other side steps up.
“Chevalier’s key attributes are speed and reaction,” Luis Enrique told reporters. “We know that when the box is heated, his reaction time can make the difference.”
Whether the Frenchman will hold his nerve remains to be seen. The 31‑year‑old has stepped up after two injuries last season, and the pressure of the French table is on. If he can keep the Leverkusen attack at bay, PSG will head into the next stage of the Champions League with confidence.
Fans are now standing behind their manager’s words, hoping that Chevalier can bring the solid last line of defence needed for the win. The buzz created by the video shows that when a club’s captain speaks, fans feel encouraged. As PSG heads into the clash, the commentary on Chevalier’s performance may shift the narrative from doubt to belief.
At the end of the day, what matters most for the team is a tone of confidence – and Luis Enrique has delivered it: Chevalier is ready for Leverkusen and ready to keep the home side safe.
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