Recruited for 50 million euros this summer, after a fierce struggle with Bayern Munich, Désiré Doué is experiencing a difficult adaptation to Paris Saint-Germain. The midfielder is not favored by coach Luis Enrique who particularly expects progress from the Frenchman in terms of state of mind.
Before the trip to Angers this Saturday evening, Luis Enrique announced a change. The Paris Saint-Germain coach should field an unusual eleven in order to spare the most used executives. This will perhaps be an opportunity for Désiré Doué to get some playing time. Since his arrival this summer, the 19-year-old midfielder has only made three starts in all competitions. The former Stade Rennais player essentially has to make do with the ends of the match.
It is clear that the Frenchman has not yet won the favor of Luis Enrique. And this despite his versatility which allows him to play both in the midfield and in the attacking line. Is the international Espoirs tricolor simply a victim of competition? Not only that, if we are to believe the Spanish coach. Asked about the situation of his recruit at a press conference, the technician mentioned a slower than average adaptation, as well as a state of mind that is still insufficient to win.
Luis Enrique's warning
« I consider its adaptation to be goodfirst judged the Spaniard. There is no mathematical rule. In football, we have players for whom there are more facilities and others less. Perhaps a French player will have it easier… Even if this will not always be the case. There is no mathematical rule for this, most players adapt easily… And others more slowly. He is a high-level player for the future. Today, he must have the mentality to be able to help the squad. » Apparently, Désiré Doué has not yet assimilated the requirement at Paris Saint-Germain.
