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PSG Confirm Weeks-Long Layoff for Désiré Doué, No Surgery Planned

Luis Enrique plans rotation against Nice to manage workloads before Bayern.

Overview

  • Paris Saint‑Germain said Doué sustained a right‑thigh muscle lesion at Lorient and will be out for several weeks, with a medical update due after the international break.
  • Reporting indicates the forward will not undergo an operation and is expected to complete part of his rehabilitation at the Aspetar clinic in Doha.
  • Luis Enrique stressed that injuries are part of elite football and said he is open to granting rest days, noting Achraf Hakimi recently received a short break.
  • Ahead of the Ligue 1 match at the Parc des Princes, Le Parisien reported a likely rotated XI featuring Achraf Hakimi, João Neves and Senny Mayulu from the start.
  • Le Parisien also reported PSG do not intend to make a January signing specifically to cover Doué’s absence.