Key Takeaways:
- Lucas Chevalier sustained a right thigh injury during PSG training on Wednesday, ruling him out for several weeks
- The 24-year-old has not featured for PSG since 23 January with Matvey Safonov now first choice
- Chevalier’s absence may allow Hugo Lloris to return from retirement as France’s third-choice goalkeeper for the upcoming World Cup
Chevalier Suffers Untimely Setback
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier faces an extended period on the sidelines after sustaining a right thigh injury in training on Wednesday, as confirmed by Les Parisiens. PSG’s official press release indicated the France international will be unavailable for several weeks. Le Parisien has reported that the club estimate Chevalier’s absence will last approximately three weeks.
🚨 La Coupe du monde s’éloigne pour Lucas Chevalier 🇫🇷 ! 🤕
Alphonse Areola est une alternative… mais il est remplaçant à West Ham et n’a que peu de temps de jeu.
Dans ce contexte, l’hypothèse Hugo Lloris comme troisième gardien « peut prendre de l’épaisseur ». 🧤
🗞️… pic.twitter.com/MPZ8JoWYQJ
— Actu Foot (@ActuFoot_) April 30, 2026
World Cup Ambitions in Doubt
Chevalier had already encountered difficulties making Didier Deschamps’ World Cup squad, especially since he has not appeared in a PSG fixture since 23 January, with Matvey Safonov firmly established as Luis Enrique’s first-choice goalkeeper. With his season effectively curtailed by injury, Chevalier’s hopes of selection for France at next summer’s World Cup have been severely diminished. Didier Deschamps is set to announce the France squad for the tournament on Thursday, 14 May. As things stand, Chevalier would remain unavailable for selection at that time.
Potential Opening for Lloris
Chevalier’s spell out of action may clear the path for a dramatic return to international duty for Hugo Lloris. Reports suggest France’s record appearance-holder is considering coming out of retirement to serve as the national side’s third-choice goalkeeper – the very role Chevalier currently occupies.
