Starting in the Blues’ first World Cup match against Senegal (3-1), Désiré Doué has since seen his lead reduce considerably. The former Rennais lost it against Iraq (3-0), to the benefit of Bradley Barcola, then again during the round of 16 against Sweden, during which Barcola scored (3-0). All the elements converge towards the idea that the ex-Lyonnais will start again this Saturday against Paraguay.
“If I will be a starter tomorrow? I don’t knowconfided Doué at a press conference this Friday. We are in a group, it’s the World Cup, a separate competition. The coach makes his choices but all the players are important. There is no animosity with Bradley. We have a lot of qualities. We are different in terms of profiles. I have the ability to play in several positions, Bradley is more of a winger. He goes fast with and without the ball. I’m more comfortable in small spaces. Competition? It lifts us all up. Defensively, we are very strong. We have very good midfielders and the best attackers in the world. The coach has created a group of 26 players where everyone has their role to play. I am ready and as soon as I can I give 100%.”
