Chevalier, the great goalkeeper promise that was ‘stopped’ by Grbic

He Atlético de Madrid recipient Lille tonight at Metropolitan. A team where he excelled at everything Jonathan David who is their big star and at his age even dreamed of signing with colchoneros. But the figure that all the scouts of the big European clubs have, mentioned in their agenda, is Lucas Chevalier.

He is a 22-year-old goalkeeper who is expected to make the jump to the senior national team in the coming months. Franceafter standing in the lower French categories. He is currently the second goalkeeper with the fewest goals scored in Ligue 1. He has scored eight goals in a team that is fourth, both goals against PSGhe Olympique de Marseille and the It’s beautiful. They are only surpassed by Monaco who received four goals thanks to the Swiss Kohn and that is equal to Samba of Lens.

Especially notable was his last match against Monaco. He Lille They started a goalless draw as a visitor thanks in large part to their stoppages. A few stops that earned him a place in the Ligue 1 matchday eleven.

A name put on the shot after being a real nightmare for Real Madrid. Chevalier He played a very good game against the whites and was the key to their defeat again. He left a clean sheet against the attacks of Vinicius, Mbappe, Endrick either Bellinghamamong others.

Although the information has already appeared in real Madrid They see him as a possible successor Thibaut Courtois. The truth is that this is not the only club in Europe that is focused on the French goalkeeper. He Liverpool also look Chevalieralthough the truth is that it is on the agenda of all major Europeans.

It should be noted that Lille This is a club used to producing great goalkeepers. During this time, it has exploded in its ranks Mike Maignancurrent goalkeeper of Milan and the French team. In fact in 2020-21, Chevalier He even shared training sessions with her.

After signing the Careful for him Milanin Lille They decided to surrender Chevalier in Valenciennes of Ligue 2 and bet on Ivo Grbic which came from the loan Atlético de Madrid. A bet that didn’t pan out, the Croatian goalkeeper gradually lost prominence in favor of Leo Jardim. Brazilian goalkeeper who also came in the same season from Boavista.

a few months later Grbic back to Athletic and the French recovered Chevalier for 2022-23. After the first few days where the owner is there Leo Jardimthe promising goalkeeper ended up in the starting position for Dogs. A possession it holds to this day.

Some may wonder if the development of Chevalier Wouldn’t it be faster if Grbic I would not have signed for him Lille. And if the club opts for his services in 2021-22. We will never know.