Key Takeaways:
- Désiré Doué sustained a deep muscle tear in his right thigh during the 1:1 draw against Lorient
- The 20-year-old PSG forward was stretchered off and later seen leaving the stadium on crutches
- Doué produced 16 goals and 14 assists last season, and starred with two goals and one assist in the 5:0 Champions League final versus Inter
Injury Setback for Doué and Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain have been dealt a fresh blow after Désiré Doué suffered a serious muscle injury during their 1:1 draw with Lorient in the latest Ligue 1 encounter. The 20-year-old forward went down in clear discomfort roughly an hour into the match, signalling pain in his right thigh. Medical staff attended to Doué on the pitch before he was carried off on a stretcher, leaving fans and club officials concerned as he later departed the stadium on crutches.
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Desire Doue will be out for several weeks. The injury goes deep in his right thigh.
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Extent of Injury and Expected Absence
Doué has been diagnosed with a significant muscle tear in his right thigh. The injury will rule him out of action for several weeks, posing a major selection headache for manager Luis Enrique. The timing is particularly unfortunate for the Spanish coach, who has had to contend with a number of injuries throughout a gruelling 2024/25 campaign, which concluded only recently with the final of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Doué’s Recent Form and Contributions
Doué had demonstrated a marked improvement in form since returning from a previous calf issue, providing a vital spark for PSG’s attack. During the previous season, the French international tallied 16 goals and contributed 14 assists across all competitions. His standout performance came in the Champions League final against Inter, where he was named man of the match after scoring twice and providing one assist in PSG’s emphatic 5:0 victory.
