PSG v Strasbourg: Doukouré torn between optimism and frustration | OneFootball

This Friday, as part of Matchday 8 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season, Paris Saint-Germain faced Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes. Ismaël Doukouré, a 22-year-old defender for the Strasbourg team, stopped at the Ligue1+ microphone after the 3-3 draw (PSG/Strasbourg video highlights).

Doukouré “We can’t be satisfied with scoring three goals”

Tell us about it.

It’s incredible; we work hard in training and we tried to put the coach’s tactics in place. Today, unfortunately, we weren’t rewarded, but the fans enjoyed themselves.

What were you missing?

We were missing one more goal. We know that playing against teams like PSG always comes down to details. You can’t be satisfied with scoring three goals. We came here to get a result. We’ll settle for the draw and move forward.

At the end, did you have to sit back or could you push out—was that a choice?

It was a choice; they brought on players who contributed a lot, world-class players. We had to adapt, and that’s what we did at the end of the match.

Doukouré “They didn’t win the Champions League for nothing.”

What’s the takeaway?

The takeaway is frustration; we saw ourselves winning, but they’re top-class players. They didn’t win the Champions League for nothing. They came back and, unfortunately for us, we’ll settle for the draw. As long as the points keep coming, it’s positive for us.

Can you talk to me about the duel with Doué?

Yes, it was physical between the two of us. It was man-to-man marking; knowing Désiré, he’s someone who likes to get on the ball, who likes to be free, and today I was the one tasked with sticking a bit closer to him.

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