‘I’m lucky to still be playing football’ – Lucas Chevalier reacts to Lamine Camara’s challenge

In an interview during Monaco’s 1-0 win against PSG with beIN Sport, Lucas Chevalier (24) reacted to an aggressive challenge on him from Les Monégasques midfielder Lamine Camara (21). The Senegalese international connected with the French goalkeeper’s ankle rather than the ball.

Camara didn’t get away with the challenge and received a yellow card. However, some may have argued that this was a light punishment and he should have perhaps received a red card for taking all of his man and none of the ball. Chevalier was certainly a part of this camp that believed the 21-year-old midfielder should have received a more severe punishment.

‘My career could have taken a turn’

Asked about the challenge against him, the Les Parisiens goalkeeper said, “I think my career could have taken a turn. I’m lucky to have avoided injury and that I am still going to be able to play football every week.” Although the former Lille stopper avoided injury, he was left with a nasty wound on his ankle.

GFFN | Liam Wraith