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·17 December 2025

PSG – Baticle reveals Doué’s secret for handling big-match pressure

Gérald Baticle, coach of the French U21 national team, was invited by L’Equipe to comment on Désiré Doué’s impressive resistance to pressure. He highlights the approach of the 20-year-old midfielder/forward from Paris Saint-Germain and the Bleus.

Baticle: “There are no negative emotions in Désiré, no fear of the stakes”

“There is something pure in his approach. He knows where he wants to go, knows his path, gives himself the means, and when he steps onto the pitch, it’s a form of fulfillment for him. There are no negative emotions in Désiré, no fear of the stakes, above all there is this obsession with the game. It’s in his DNA. Of course, there’s more excitement for the big occasions... But what I’ve always noticed in him is this quest for pleasure.”

It’s interesting to discover this side of Doué, who often rises to the occasion in highly anticipated matches. There was definitely a sense that pressure doesn’t affect him, even if that’s always a bit exaggerated. He does feel something, but it’s more of a positive force.

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PSG’s number 14 above all wants to play these matches, to use his skills to help his team win. No fear, no apprehension, just the pleasure of being part of such moments. It’s a philosophy you can find in other great players and that you can see in his sometimes very spectacular style of play. It’s important not to forget the balance with the team and effectiveness, something Doué is currently managing particularly well. Let’s hope it continues.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.