Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier has suffered a significant thigh injury that threatens to end his season and potentially rule him out of the World Cup. The club confirmed the 24-year-old sustained a right thigh lesion during training and will require treatment over the coming weeks, according to an official statement.
The injury represents a severe blow for Chevalier, who has been PSG's second-choice goalkeeper this season. His absence leaves the French champions with limited cover in the position as they approach the climax of the Ligue 1 campaign and prepare for their Champions League commitments.
Of greater immediate concern is the potential impact on Chevalier's international prospects. The uncapped goalkeeper had been considered a potential outsider for Didier Deschamps's France squad for the upcoming tournament in Qatar, given his steady development at Parc des Princes. This setback now places his participation in serious doubt, with his recovery timeline overlapping directly with the World Cup, which begins in November.
The situation casts a shadow over what has already been a challenging season for Chevalier. Having failed to displace Keylor Navas as the club's undisputed first choice, the Frenchman has been restricted to domestic cup appearances and occasional Ligue 1 minutes. Missing a major international tournament would compound a frustrating period for a player once viewed as a long-term successor to Hugo Lloris at both club and country level.
For PSG, the injury depletes their goalkeeping ranks at a critical juncture. With only veteran Sergio Rico as the remaining senior backup, manager Christophe Galtier may be forced to rely more heavily on his starting goalkeeper Navas through the final weeks of a tightly-contested title race. The club's medical staff will now focus on Chevalier's rehabilitation, though no specific return date has been provided.
The news follows a separate injury scare for star forward Kylian Mbappe, highlighting the physical toll on the squad as they compete on multiple fronts. Chevalier's misfortune opens a window for other French goalkeepers on the fringes of Deschamps's plans, such as Alban Lafont of Nantes or Illan Meslier of Leeds United, to potentially stake a claim for the final World Cup roster.
