PSG: Navas-Donnarumma, so far everything is fine

The goal war did not take place.

At least not so far.

We could have imagined the worst seeing Gianluigi Donnarumma land at PSG this summer.

Not because of the qualities of the 22-year-old Italian international goalkeeper, but because Keylor Navas, irreproachable in the Parisian buses for two seasons now, was still there.

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The former Milanese loaned for a year? The ex-Madrilenian sacrificed in the transfer window? Nothing of the sort. The two have stayed and have to contend with explosive competition. Especially since "Gigio" is not a young growth in the making, he who has 251 matches in the legs with AC Milan and a title of best player of Euro 2020 collected during the coronation of the Squadra Azzura this summer. A customer. Clearly, he represents the future of the capital club. At 34, Navas also has a full CV, including three Champions League victories in Real Madrid's cages. A worldwide benchmark. And the one who put an end to the eternal debate at the post of goalkeeper at Paris-SG. Moreover, the Parisian management did not hesitate to extend it until 2024 in the month of April.

Work-study rather than competition

But seeing Donnarumma on the market, free, Leonardo did not hesitate.

Charge to Mauricio Pochettino to manage.

And it is clear that the hitch works.

At least until now.

After a start to the season during which the Italian was recharging the batteries, leaving de facto room for the Costa Rican, "Poche" opted for the logic of alternation rather than competition, avoiding to designate a number 1 and a number 2, as can be the case in Marseille, where Pau Lopez has supplanted Steve Mandanda.

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In the Champions League, it is clear: one blow one, one blow the other. Navas started in Bruges (1-1) and in the first leg against Leipzig (3-2), while Donnarumma was in business against Manchester City (2-0) and Leipzig (2-2). In total, the first named played ten matches for ten goals conceded and three "clean-sheets". Seven matches, seven goals conceded and two "clean-sheets" for the second, who discovers the C1 in Paris. “

", savors Pochettino, recalling that it is a question of"

"and stressing that everyone, including the main stakeholders, lives this"

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However, we know that the goalkeeper position is special.

And many observers have promised the worst to Paris-SG by imagining the outcome of this association.

One thing is certain: neither Navas nor Donnarumma are disturbed on the meadow.

The two players take turns performing at the highest level, although one has started the season slowly and the other, like their uneven match in Leipzig, can still improve.

The opposite would be surprising at 22 ... They have never raged, directly or indirectly, in the media or on social networks, except for a mysterious message from Navas.

That doesn't mean they like this sharing.

But they don't wave.

“At some point, a decision may be made.

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Mauricio Pochettino

It remains to be seen if this can last the whole season, and more if affinities. In any case, Mauricio Pochettino does not rule out reviewing his way of proceeding in the weeks and months to come, and appointing a holder, for example for the “Champions”. "

" , he said on Friday at a press conference. One thing is certain: given the Parisian difficulties on a collective level, the two goalkeepers have an interest in continuing like this.

Knowing that Gianluigi Donnarumma officiated against Lille (2-1) and Leipzig, it is a safe bet that it is Keylor Navas, tenured for the last time in Marseille (0-0), who should officiate this Saturday (9 p.m. ), in Bordeaux, on behalf of the 13th day of Ligue 1. The opportunity for PSG to consolidate its place at the top of the championship standings and to finish on a good note before the break.