Paris Saint Germain coach, Thomas Tuchel has revealed that Italian Legendary goalkeeper, Gigi Buffon is not the first choice in the goalkeeping position.
Buffon joined PSG from Juventus in the summer and many people expected him to make the position his own but Tuchel said Areola is the first choice goalkeeper in his team.
The former Parma goaltender started the first three league matches of the season but has now lost his place to French International, Alphonse Areola.
Tuchel admitted that Areola is in the best position to be a starter after impressing between the sticks
“Yes I chose. The decision is not final but I told Alphonse that he was in my opinion in pole position to be number 1,” Tuchel told RMC Sports.
“He comes from the academy. PSG is everything for him. And he absolutely wants to prove himself to PSG.
“This is a situation that must be respected and capitalised on. We must be proud to have players of this nature, we need this type of players who have the soul of PSG, who embody the club.
“We have a different situation with Gianluigi Buffon, a legend, an idol of Alphonse who is at his side. Both players have very strong personalities.
“We will have to fine-tune things. Gigi knows it, Alphonse knows it, if you get there, in this configuration, to be smart and generous with both, I’m sure we’ll be rewarded. And I’m sure that Alphonse will not be good despite Gigi but thanks to Gigi.
“Gigi would have the right to cross his arms on the bench and watch the game but he does not – he supports! It’s frenetic! He is present, he communicates with the players, tries to help me… and you understand why he is at the top and has such a career.”
Areola impressed for France during the International break drawing praises from Chelsea goalkeeping coach, Christoph Lollichon
