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Didier Deschamps explains what makes Desire Doue so deadly as France boss reveals 'everything has been planned' for PSG star following spectacular Champions League final showing

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<p>In a recent interview with <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6399265/2025/06/04/didier-deschamps-france-doue-nations-league-spain-yamal/" target="_blank"><em>The Athletic</em></a>, Deschamps shared his thoughts on Doue's Champions League final performance. Deschamps wasn't surprised, praising Doue's ability to beat defenders, cover ground and his overall maturity. The World Cup winning manager emphasised that Doue's success is a result of a "planned and mapped out" progression, rather than accidental, making him a valuable asset for the France squad.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Doue was signed by PSG in 2024 from Rennes. The French winger had been impressive in the league but his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/desire-doue-makes-history-matches-cristiano-ronaldo-record-psg-sensational-champions-league-final-against-inter/blt368e74b5c4045ce9" target="_blank">three-goal contribution in the Champions League final against Inter etched him in the pages of history</a>. Doue might be a new name on the lips of football fanatics but for Deschamps, Doue was a potential waiting to explode. The French manager had scouted the player since his time at Rennes when everybody who coached him could see the dripping potential and this was when Doue got his first call up to the France squad for their clash against Croatia in the Nations League.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>He said: "I wasn’t surprised. He went from Rennes, where he was doing good things, to PSG, where there were various steps to take and he took them all. I brought him into the France squad. I knew he had the potential and I’ve obviously picked up information on his personality and things like that. Being capable of doing that at his age in a Champions League final… Bravo. And it means he’ll turn up with a big smile on his face!”</p><p>The France head coach further said: "He has the ability to beat people. He has the ability to cover a lot of ground, which isn’t always the case (for players with his profile). That’s why he’s able to play in attack and in midfield. And he’s young. He turns 20 on Tuesday (June 3). Things haven’t happened by accident for him. Everything has been planned and mapped out. And you need that."</p>

WHAT DIDIER DESCHAMPS SAID

<p>Deschamps has a lot of superstars in his team. The question is how you fit them together with some players overlapping the profiles of other, but one thing for sure, Doue will get his due after his incredible performance against Inter. France is set to face Spain in the Nations League semi-final on 6 June 2025 in Germany.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR DESCHAMPS?

Didier Deschamps explains what makes Desire Doue so deadly as France boss reveals 'everything has been planned' for PSG star following spectacular Champions League final showing | Goal.com

Didier Deschamps hails Desire Doue&apos;s &quot;deadly&quot; effectiveness, citing his dribbling, work rate, and maturity as the rewards of a meticulously &quot;planned&quot; development.

Didier Deschamps explains what makes Desire Doue so deadly as France boss reveals &apos;everything has been planned&apos; for PSG star following spectacular Champions League final showing

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