PSG – Back from injury and aiming high, Doué's powerful words | OneFootball

Désiré Doué, a 20-year-old midfielder/forward for Paris Saint-Germain, spoke in the mixed zone during PSG's Media Day. It was an opportunity to discuss his impending return from injury, as well as his hunger for the future and winning the Golden Boy 2025.

Doué: "Things are progressing well, so I'm very happy."

How are you feeling?

I feel good, I feel very good. I've worked well with the medical staff, and today I have no pain. Things are progressing well, so I'm very happy.

Is it also a learning experience?

Yes, that's right. These are moments where you learn. You also learn to become patient. Everything moves very quickly, and the times when you're away from the field are never easy. Today, I'm doing better, and it was very important for me to come back well.

Doué: "I only have one desire, which is to play."

Does it also allow you to take a breather?

We all need to take a breather; injuries also happen because of that, due to the succession of matches. Bodies might be tired. But today, I only have one desire, which is to play. So, no matter how many matches, I will play.

Is it hard to be on the sidelines?

You always want to play, to help the team. When I'm in the stands, I want to share those moments with them on the field. It's part of football; there are victories and defeats. The most important thing is to keep working to achieve what we want.

Doué: "It's the result of last season's collective work."

What needs to be improved in the team?

We need to keep going; there are still aspects we need to improve on. We will go after the things we want to achieve.

The Golden Boy?

I've been called that a lot these past few days, and it's pleasing. But it's the result of last season's collective work. If we hadn't won all those trophies, if we hadn't won the Champions League, I probably wouldn't have this individual trophy.

Any preference for the 2026 World Cup draw?

It's something that makes you dream; I hope to play in 2026. It's magnificent. But regarding the draw, I have no preference.

The tough competition in Ligue 1?

All teams are evolving. In Ligue 1, there are certainly good players and teams of great quality. But it's good; it brings competition. It's up to us to do better and to reach the top spot as soon as possible.

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