PSG's Safonov Suffers Pre-Match Scare in Warm-up
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- PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov experienced a brief scare during warm-ups before the match against Lille.
- He collided with a staff member, briefly appearing dizzy, but quickly recovered and was cleared to start.
- The incident caused momentary concern for the team before the game.
Paris Saint-Germain's preparations for their match against Lille were briefly disrupted by an incident involving goalkeeper Matvey Safonov during the pre-game warm-up. The Russian player collided with a member of the PSG coaching staff, causing him to momentarily appear dizzy.
The collision raised immediate concern among the team and coaching staff. For a short period, it seemed Safonov might be unable to participate in the match. However, after a brief pause to assess his condition, he was able to resume his warm-up routine.
Safonov was subsequently cleared to take his place in the starting lineup and began the game between the posts for PSG. The incident, though concerning at the time, did not prevent him from playing in the third-round fixture.
The match was between Lille and Paris Saint-Germain. Safonov has been a key player for PSG, and any significant injury would have been a major blow to the team's plans for the game.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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