Doue joins PSG elite alongside Mbappe, Dembele and Olise but still has room

Desire Doue, the Paris Saint-Germain forward, has been hailed by World Cup winner Bixente Lizarazu as a future mainstay for France, placing him in the same bracket as Mbappe, Dembele and Olise while noting his youth still leaves room for improvement.

Zidane's early tenure

This is the second international break of the Zinedine Zidane era as France manager. The switch from Didier Deschamps to the former Real Madrid coach has kept fans excited, with the novelty still fresh. After a positive impact in those first games, Zidane is now preparing for further Nations League fixtures. He remains in the process of shaping his squad.

In L’Equipe today, former France star Bixente Lizarazu predicted Doue would become a mainstay of the ‘ZZ’ generation. “He should now be placed in the same bracket as Mbappe, Dembele and Olise, while acknowledging his youth leaves room for improvement,” Lizarazu said. “He knows how to bring electricity to every touch, just like Olise,” the former star added.

Doue is already a key player for PSG, and his rise with the national side appears imminent. This international break could see him cement his place as an undisputed starter under Zidane.

Luis Enrique has defended Ferran Torres’s form for PSG after a hot start cooled. Senny Mayulu has received his first call‑up to the French senior team, marking a special moment for the youngster.