PSG Confirms Safonov Fractured Hand in Intercontinental Cup Shootout, Out 3–4 Weeks

Overview

• PSG’s medical update says Matvey Safonov sustained a left-hand fracture during the final in Doha and will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks.
• Safonov will miss at least the Coupe de France tie against Vendée Fontenay, according to the club’s bulletin.
• Coach Luís Enrique said staff believe the injury occurred around the third penalty and that adrenaline likely masked the pain as Safonov continued.
• A video showing Safonov using written scouting notes on Flamengo’s takers drew scrutiny, with analysts noting such materials are routinely used in elite penalty preparation.
• Background research cited in coverage includes Ignacio Palacios-Huerta’s findings that right-footed takers more often shoot to a keeper’s right, while PSG also reported Lee Kang-In’s left-thigh injury and continued treatment for Bradley Barcola as Lucas Chevalier or Renato Marin are considered in goal.