Paris Saint-Germain winger Desire Doue has been benched for two consecutive matches as manager Luis Enrique rotates his forward options. L’Equipe reports the decision is purely tactical, with no long-term internal concerns over the young star’s dynamic role in Paris.
Attacking competition at the Parc des Princes is fierce right now. Spanish forward Ferran Torres started the last couple of games, seizing his moment while Doue dropped to fourth choice during a brief, less fortunate spell. But nobody in the French capital is worried about the shift. Managing workloads in the early weeks of the season is standard procedure for Enrique. Having such deep attacking reserves allows the manager to rest key assets without dropping team standards. He wants his explosive wingers sharp and ready for the grueling road ahead.
French newspaper L’Equipe revealed that internal confidence in Doue remains completely rock solid despite his recent stint on the bench. Explaining the manager’s tactical selection, the report emphasized: “His two benchings last week are purely circumstantial, and are in no way a demotion,”
Enrique proved throughout last season how much he trusts the French star. Early squad management protects player sharpness ahead of crucial knockout games in Europe. Youth integration and overall squad balance remain essential for PSG under UEFA’s 70% Squad Cost Ratio rules, where player market value must be carefully protected. Meanwhile, right-back Achraf Hakimi picked up a minor injury, giving Enrique another tactical decision to make before Sunday’s match. The entire squad also faces ongoing media noise as Ballon d’Or ceremony questions keep flying in.
Expect Doue to burst back into the starting team soon. When the business end of the Champions League arrives, the talented attacker will be right back in the middle of the action. Enrique knows he needs every top weapon firing to deliver trophies.
