Daniel Riolo Slams Désiré Doué’s Overconfident Display in PSG’s Coupe de France Match

Paris Saint-Germain narrowly avoided embarrassment in their Coupe de France round of 16 match against fifth-tier FC Espaly, securing a 4-2 victory in the final minutes. RMC Sport commentator Daniel Riolo expressed his dissatisfaction with PSG’s performance, particularly targeting Désiré Doué’s attitude on the pitch.

Riolo, who had previously praised Doué, voiced concern over the player’s behavior during Wednesday’s match. “Désiré Doué displayed some worrying traits. Showing arrogance against a smaller team is never a good sign,” Riolo stated on the After Foot program.

The pundit further elaborated, “He played with excessive pride, as if he were Neymar at his worst. It seemed like he was trying to showboat by dribbling past multiple opponents, attempting to impress against the National 3 team.”

Despite Doué making his 21st appearance of the season, Riolo suggested that the former Rennes midfielder’s attitude was inappropriate for the match against the lower-tier side. He advised, “If I were Luis Enrique, I’d have a serious discussion with him about humility. This kind of behavior could hinder his potential development as a player.”

Riolo concluded by expressing hope that this performance was an isolated incident, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a professional attitude regardless of the opponent’s status.