Paris Saint-Germain was hoping for a quiet evening in Lorient. It has become a new source of concern. At the hour mark, Désiré Doué collapsed on the Moustoir pitch, the victim of a violent tugging in his right thigh. The young French international left his partners on a stretcher, unable to walk, barely three weeks after returning to competition. And if the draw (1-1) left a bitter taste, it was above all the image of the player, grimacing in pain, which left an impression.
Luis Enrique remains cautious but worried
At a press conference, Luis Enrique did not hide his concern. The usually measured Spanish technician spoke of a “bizarre injury”. “It’s always bad news when there are injuries. I don’t know exactly what’s wrong yet, I hope it’s not serious.”he explained. Doué, seen later on crutches, had to undergo examinations upon his return to Paris to determine the severity of the lesion. According to initial observations, it could be a hamstring problem, which raises fears of an absence of several weeks.
This injury comes at the worst time. Five days before the clash against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, Luis Enrique could have to do without one of his most impactful elements. Returning to form after his calf injury contracted with the Blues in September, Doué seemed to regain his influence in the Parisian game, signing a goal and an assist in his last three matches.
At 20 years old, Désiré Doué is going through a delicate period physically. Already the victim of a long stoppage at the start of the season, he is now experiencing a second muscular alert. PSG, which has only just recovered Ousmane Dembélé and Marquinhos, is once again seeing its infirmary fill up. This repetition of incidents questions the management of efforts in a workforce subject to a hellish schedule.
PSG holds its breath before Bayern
Luis Enrique, who has been increasing his rotations for several weeks, will have to recompose his offensive animation in the event of a confirmed withdrawal. Bradley Barcola, who entered the game in Lorient, could take the opportunity to start against the German champion, while Kvaratskhelia and Gonçalo Ramos would share responsibility for the offensive sector. The Spanish coach wants to believe in a simple alert, but already knows that he will have to prepare several scenarios. “We’re going to wait for the exams, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed”he concluded.
In a PSG which is only just beginning to regain its stability, fate falls hard on Désiré Doué, whose progress finally seemed to be underway. Paris, once again, trembles for its young prodigy.
