After a successful but prolonged 2024-25 season, Paris Saint-Germain players expected to suffer a backlash. Hugely in demand, whether in club or selection for the majority of them, the Ile-de-France residents confided in the privacy of the locker room that they feared many physical problems as explained by The Team a few weeks ago. The sports daily even mentioned a certain “psychosis” linked to injuries within the group. It must be said that the champions of France and Europe have not been spared since the start of this new year.
A new injury for Doué
The infirmary is regularly busy. Désiré Doué (20 years old) has taken up residence there. On September 5, the former Stade Rennais player was injured during the match between France and Ukraine, qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Very quickly, Didier Deschamps explained: “Doué had a feeling in one of his calves, he felt that it was hardening a little. So, no risk.” In the process, Doué left the gathering and joined PSG, who had it bad after the injury of his player as well as that of Ousmane Dembélé. Shortly after, the capital club took stock of the subject.
“Affected during this meeting, Désiré Doué suffers from an injury to his right calf and should be sidelined for around four weeks.” A tile for Paris. After 39 days of absence and 6 missed matches, the Frenchman returned to his family on October 17 against Strasbourg (61 minutes of play). A comeback marked by 2 assists in the 3-3 draw. He followed up with 2 goals in 45 minutes against Bayer Leverkusen in C1, before scoring another goal against Brest (3-0 victory). Starting Wednesday against Lorient (1-1), he was hit in the thigh and left on a stretcher in the 63rd minute of play.
PSG communicates on its condition
Devastated in the locker room, he left the stadium on crutches, visibly affected. His coach, Luis Enrique, did not want to comment on his condition after the match. “Gifted ? I don’t know, I’m not the doctor, but it’s not good news. I didn’t see the images, it was on the other side of the lawn.” But the media were pessimistic about him, already mentioning a long absence. PSG finally gave its news via a press release published on its official website.
“Injured during the match against Lorient, Désiré Doué suffers from a muscle injury in his right thigh and will be unavailable for a few weeks. A new point will be made after the international break. Bad news for Paris and the Blues, but especially for the Parisian player (3 goals, 3 assists in 8 club appearances this season) who is definitely experiencing a series of problems.
