Désiré Doué has visibly scored points with the new coach of the France team. At only 21 years old, the Parisian continues to go through the stages and seems to have convinced the French staff with his talent, but also with his state of mind.
During his appearance in front of the media on Friday, Zinedine Zidane did not hide his admiration for the former Rennais. Asked about his performances during the announcement of his second list at the head of the France team, the coach paid him a particularly strong tribute.
“Désiré (Doué), what he’s been doing for a little while, it’s magnificent. He is a young player with a lot of talent and he listens. What I like is that he has this desire to progress,” Zidane explained at a press conference.
Zidane on Doué: “I also recognize myself a little bit in him”
Before delivering a flattering comparison with his own experience: “I like what he does on the pitch, but I also recognize myself a little bit in him because I had this desire to progress, to listen to the elders. And that’s what he does very well. »
A parallel that owes nothing to chance. Like the former number 10 of the Blues when he started out, Doué has a wide technical range and an ability to play in several offensive positions. Zidane also mentioned his preference for the left side, where the Parisian can provoke as well as enter on his right foot. This beautiful tribute in any case confirms the growing place of Désiré Doué in the plans of “Zizou”. The young international will now have the opportunity to continue his momentum during the Blues’ next games, against Italy (November 12) then Turkey (November 15).
