Former Krasnodar team-mate Alexander Chernikov says Matvey Safonov is “100% deserved” of his nomination for France Football’s goalkeeper of the year award.
The Russian goalkeeper, who now plays for Paris Saint-Germain, made 27 appearances for the French club last season and kept 12 clean sheets.
Safonov also won the Ligue 1 title and the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain.