Luis Enrique Rejects Prioritizing Chevalier for World Cup Spot

Luis Enrique, Paris Saint-Germain's coach, dismissed the idea of fielding goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier as a starter solely to boost his chances of joining the French national team's World Cup squad. During a press conference held on April 23, 2026, a day before his team's match against Angers, Enrique clarified that his focus is entirely on managing the Parisian club's situation, without considering players' personal ambitions for World Cup participation.

The Spanish coach affirmed that selection decisions are not influenced by upcoming international commitments. Luis Enrique stated, "I am the coach of Paris Saint-Germain, and I don't care about anything else. I am not interested in that matter; what I must manage is the team's situation, and everything else is very clear to me." He also highlighted the importance of rotation and distributing playing minutes among squad members, especially with the decisive stages of the Champions League approaching.

It is worth noting that Enrique had previously supported Chevalier earlier in the season when the goalkeeper faced criticism during the first half of the French league. With the team aiming to win the domestic title and reach the final of the continental competition, the coaching staff needs to balance player readiness with the objectives of the sports institution, which are not necessarily tied to the requirements of national teams.