According to Footmercato, Paris Saint-Germain will play a warm-up match against Mallorca tonight, and the competition between Safonov and Chevalier for the goalkeeper position has once again attracted attention.

The long-awaited holiday allowed Safonov to rest and temporarily step away from football. This is important after a long season, as fatigue gradually accumulates. However, a two-month break can also lead to a significant decline in form. Therefore, a complete pre-season preparation is essential. The first week of preparation has ended, focusing on physical recovery and technical training. Next, the team needs to readjust to the rhythm of daily training to lay the foundation for the next stage. This week has been like a rollercoaster for me, with fatigue, intense training, and regaining rhythm alternating. I've been switching between feeling sleepy, extremely sluggish, and energetic, feeling refreshed.

Safonov added that even when he felt he was at his best in the morning, he realized it was just an illusion once he got to the training ground. He has already got back into the rhythm and is picking up the fundamentals again, and the team will regain their form through matches. The warm-up matches against Mallorca on the 5th and Manchester United on the 8th are valuable, serving as preparation for the first official match on the 12th. Before the European Super Cup against Aston Villa a week later, Safonov and Paris Saint-Germain will both warm up against Mallorca tonight. Enrique is expected to allocate playing time, especially for the goalkeeper position. After this, Safonov should still retain the number one goalkeeper spot, but he must also face competition from Chevalier. The arrival of Josei Kozuki could change the situation again.

Paris Saint-Germain does not hide its appreciation for the Japanese goalkeeper, especially valuing his footwork. Negotiations between the club and Parma are progressing well. The next question is whether Paris Saint-Germain will buy him and then loan him out to gain playing time, or keep him directly in the squad as Safonov's backup or even competitor, in which case Chevalier might leave. Russian media have also started discussing this, believing that Suzuki could put pressure on the Russian national goalkeeper.

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