Deschamps doesn't mince his words about Désiré Doué

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·8 giugno 2026

Deschamps doesn't mince his words about Désiré Doué

This Monday, the France national football team takes on Northern Ireland in a warm-up match for the 2026 World Cup. At a press conference, Didier Deschamps, head coach of Les Bleus, spoke about Désiré Doué, the 21-year-old Paris Saint-Germain midfielder/forward.

Deschamps: “one more quality player.”

“Could Doué be a starter at the 2026 World Cup? Yes, but there are others here too. He is a very young player who has just turned 21. He is decisive with his club, and with us as well. He has versatility, even though I think he is more comfortable out wide. That ability to beat his man, to dribble and make the difference, with a high work rate, which is not always the case for an attacking player. It gives us one more quality player.”

Quite logically, Deschamps will not give any more information about his preferences for his starting eleven. The World Cup is a special competition where the coach’s choices can change very quickly.

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Doué remains a player of great quality nonetheless, coming off an excellent season in the Paris shirt. He is physically and mentally ready; the only question is whether Didier Deschamps will make him his first choice. Les Bleus’ attack is packed with talent, so he will have to step up his efforts and deliver top performances to earn his place.

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