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Two saves in draw Safonov had two saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Monaco. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute.

Impact Safonov made two saves and conceded two goals in Wednesday's draw against Monaco. The goalkeeper is going through a difficult stretch, having recorded just five saves while allowing seven goals and keeping one clean sheet across his last four appearances in all competitions. His starting role could be under scrutiny moving forward, with Lucas Chevalier pushing for minutes. Next match against Le Havre on Saturday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Secures clean sheet Safonov recorded no saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Metz.

Impact Safonov kept a clean sheet without making a save in Saturday's win over Metz, ending a two-match run without one across all competitions. The Russian goalkeeper had struggled in recent outings but appears to retain the confidence of coach Luis Enrique as the preferred No. 1 ahead of Lucas Chevalier. He will look to build on this result in Wednesday's Champions League clash against Monaco.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in win Safonov recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Monaco.

Impact Safonov made two saves while conceding twice in Tuesday's match against Monaco, marking his fifth straight start in place of Lucas Chevalier. He did little to fully convince, leaving some uncertainty around the No. 1 goalkeeper role under coach Luis Enrique. The Russian has recorded 12 saves, allowed seven goals and kept one clean sheet across his last five appearances in all competitions. He will face Metz on Saturday, though it remains unclear whether he will retain the starting job or if his French counterpart will get the nod.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three in loss Safonov recorded one save and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-1 defeat against Rennes.

Impact Safonov shipped three goals on just four Rennes shots on target as PSG went down at Roazhon Park. He had no shot on Moussa Al Tamari's 34th-minute curler into the bottom corner, then got beaten by Esteban Lepaul's 69th-minute header off Sebastian Szymanski's corner before Breel Embolo buried a late finish from point-blank range. PSG controlled possession and forced seven shots on target of their own, but Safonov could not bail them out when Rennes made their chances count. The goalkeeper allowed three in a single game after conceding just four across his first six appearances in all competitions this season. Safonov will try to bounce back quickly in Tuesday's Champions League playoff clash against Monaco, unless coach Luis Enrique opts to hand the gloves back to Lucas Chevalier.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Coachless Rennes stuns Ligue 1 leader PSG and ends winless run

Coachless Rennes has stunned Ligue 1 leader Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 and ended a five-game winless run in impressive style

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Secures clean sheet in win Safonov registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 5-0 win over Marseille.

Impact Safonov logged a clean sheet and came up huge early, sticking out a thigh to stonewall Amine Gouiri from point-blank range when Marseille briefly pushed back. He followed that up by getting behind Igor Paixao's header off a Mason Greenwood delivery, wiping away Marseille's best look after the break. The Russian wrapped up the night with three saves, marking his fourth straight appearance across all competitions and his third shutout of the season, while lifting his clean-sheet rate to 50 percent per match played.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one goal Safonov recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win against Strasbourg.

Impact Safonov only gave up one goal and did make three saves as PSG kept its winning streak going. The goalkeeper has a huge test looming against Marseille, who have scored 46 goals on the season.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Three saves in draw Safonov recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Newcastle United.

Impact Safonov made three saves but conceded a goal late in the first half against Newcastle United on Wednesday. The goalkeeper returned from a hand injury after missing the previous four matches and was immediately named to the starting lineup ahead of Lucas Chevalier, suggesting there is no clear number one in goal under coach Luis Enrique, a situation that should become clearer in Sunday's home match against Strasbourg.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in UCL play Safonov (hand) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Newcastle.

Impact Safanov ends his four-game absence due to a hand injury and is in the team sheet as expected, starting in net after the injury. He resumes a starting spot after three straight starts prior to the injury, despite Lucas Chevalier being their typical starter.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Newcastle Safonov (hand) is back available for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Newcastle United since he is not listed in the injury report, the club announced.

Impact Safonov suffered a hand fracture at the end of the year and missed all the games since then to recover from the issue. The goalie is now back in contention for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Newcastle United and is expected to regain his backup role behind Lucas Chevalier moving forward for the Parisians.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes individual training Safonov is training individually in the recovery process of his hand fracture, the club announced.

Impact Safonov is still training individually as part of his recovery from a hand fracture and is not an option for PSG yet. The keeper will likely be eased back into the mix, as he remains the backup option to Lucas Chevalier, and the medical staff won't rush him back in order to avoid any setbacks. Safonov could have been part of the discussion for a greater role toward the end of last year with Chevalier not performing well, but the Frenchman's recent impressive outing in the Supercup against Marseille appears to have put an end to those ideas.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hand fracture Safonov suffered a hand fracture and will miss three to four weeks to recover, the club announced.

Impact Safonov suffered a hand fracture following the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final against Flamengo on Wednesday and is set to miss about one month while he recovers. This is a massive blow for the goalkeeper, as he has started the most recent games and proved his talent by stopping four of the five penalties in the final against the Brazilian side and also keeping two clean sheets in three games while replacing the injured Lucas Chevalier. These performances were enough to spark thoughts about a possible change in the starting role, but the injury to his hand will therefore delay that until next year.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves against Metz Safonov had three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 win against Metz.

Impact Safonov made three saves but conceded his first two goals of the season in Saturday's win over Metz, marking his third straight start despite Lucas Chevalier's return to the squad. The goalkeeper has reignited the debate over the No. 1 spot under coachLuis Enrique, with Thursday's FIFA Intercontinental Cup clash against Flamengo potentially offering further clarity. The Russian has logged six saves and two clean sheets across three appearances in all competitions this season.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Secures clean sheet Safonov recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Athletic.

Impact Safonov made his first Champions League start of the season on Wednesday against Athletic and helped his team secure a clean sheet, making one save and showing strong command in the air with a season-high four clearances. The goalkeeper has now recorded two clean sheets in two appearances across all competitions since Lucas Chevalier's injury, and while he is reliable shot-stopping and dominant on aerial balls, his distribution remains a clear weakness, an important area in coach Luis Enrique's system.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Secures clean sheet Safonov recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 5-0 win against Rennes.

Impact Safonov couldn't have asked for a better season debut, securing a clean sheet against Rennes on Saturday and playing a key role in the result with two saves, including a brilliant stop that led to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opener on the ensuing counter. The Russian goalkeeper took advantage of Lucas Chevalier's absence due to an ankle injury to show he is capable of pushing for increased competition at the position, though Lucas Chevalier remains coach Luis Enrique's first-choice option for now.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Serves as Parisians backup in net Safonov started in nine of his 10 appearances while notching three clean sheets, nine goals allowed and 17 saves in Ligue 1.

Impact Safonov was brought into Paris this season but was never going to be the first option, instead sitting behind one of the world's best goalies in Gianluigi Donnarumma. He would still get to appear in quite a few games due to an injury to Donnarumma, appearing in 10 league matches. His role is unlikely to change next campaign, likely to be a backup until either he or Donnarumma makes a switch.

JUNE 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in first-half Safonov recorded one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Strasbourg.

Impact Safonov conceded two goals in the first half of PSG's 2-1 defeat to Strasbourg on Saturday. The first came from a deflected header by Mamadou Sarr that went in off Lucas Hernandez and the second was a curling shot from Felix Lemarechal just before halftime. Despite a quieter second half Safonov was unable to prevent PSG's first away league loss in 40 matches with that streak being a record in European history. The Russian goalie will however have other opportunities to show his qualities in Ligue 1 if PSG extend his run in the Champions League on Wednesday.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in 2-1 home win Safonov made no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Le Havre.

Impact Safonov wasn't required to make any saves in PSG's 2-1 victory over Le Havre. This was the keeper's eighth start of the season as the title has already been secured. In total, he has kept three clean sheets in Ligue 1 and has also kept a clean sheet in the Champions League.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal Safonov made one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 6-1 win over St. Etienne.

Impact Safanov logged a spot starter over Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is expected to be Paris Saint-Germain's goalkeeper again at the beginning of April. Even without Donnarumma's certified status, Safonov has not impressed, finishing March with barely more saves (three) than goals conceded (two).

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Makes two saves in victory Safonov registered two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Rennes.

Impact Safonov was the starting goalkeeper on Saturday as coach Luis Enrique rotated the entire squad ahead of Tuesday's second leg in the Champions League against Liverpool. The Russian put in a solid performance with two saves while conceding once to Lilian Brassier. He could see more action toward the end of the season as Gianluigi Donnarumma faces heavy criticism for his performances in high-stakes matches.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records clean sheet in win Safonov had four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win against Toulouse.

Impact Safonov repelled each of the four Toulouse shots on target Saturday en route to recording his third clean sheet of the season in Ligue 1 play as Paris Saint-Germain earned a narrow 1-0 victory. Paris-Saint Germain's backup keeper earned the start ahead of injured Gianluigi Donnarumma. Safonov has been impressive in limited minutes this season, recording a clean sheet in half of his eight appearances across all competitions. If Donnarumma remains unavailable, Safonov's next challenge will come Wednesday when PSG take-on Brest in the second leg of their Champions League Knockout Stage matchup.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in bench appearance Safonov had one save and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 4-2 win against Monaco.

Impact Safonov was called upon in the first half after normal starter Gianluigi Donnarumma was forced off the field after a scary clash to the face. He had a day to forget despite only playing 68 minutes, only making one save while allowing two goals. There is a solid chance he is given the go in their next contest with Donnarumma nursing a face injury. However, with nearly a month off due to winter break, that is up in the air.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in 3-0 win Safonov had two saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 3-0 victory against Toulouse.

Impact Safonov made a couple of saves while keeping a clean sheet. It was the 25-year-old's second consecutive clean sheet in the league campaign.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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