PSG Goalkeeper Suffers Fractured Hand in Penalty Shootout Heroics

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Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Matvei Safonov has been left with a fractured hand after his impressive penalty shootout heroics in the Intercontinental Cup final. The Russian backup goalkeeper made four consecutive penalty saves as PSG edged past Brazil‘s Flamengo 2-1 in the shootout on Wednesday, securing the club’s first global title.

Coach Luis Enrique’s Comments

PSG coach Luis Enrique has expressed his admiration for Safonov’s bravery, stating that the injury likely occurred during the shootout. “I can’t explain anything, it’s incredible. The player doesn’t know how it happened,” Enrique said in translated comments. “We think it was on the third penalty kick. He made a strange movement and fractured it. He saved the last two shots with the fracture. The adrenaline was so powerful that the player was able to do it without pain.”

Team’s Reaction

Safonov, who was thrown in the air by his teammates during the celebrations, has been quoted as saying, “You know, no matter what happens, I can’t be broken.” PSG has stated that Safonov’s situation will be re-evaluated after three or four weeks.

Next Match and Season Outlook

PSG’s next game is a Coupe de France meeting with fifth-tier Vendee Fontenay on Saturday. Coach Enrique has emphasized the importance of staying focused on the present, saying, “I don’t think about what we have done. I think about the present, which means the day’s training session and Saturday’s match.”

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