This Friday, as part of Matchday 8 of Ligue 1 2025-2026, Paris Saint-Germain faced Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes. Ismaël Doukouré, a 22-year-old defender for the Strasbourg team, spoke to Ligue 1+ after the 3-3 draw.
Doukouré: “We can’t just score three goals.”
Tell us about it.
It’s incredible. We work hard in training and try to implement the coach’s tactics. Today, unfortunately, we weren’t rewarded, but the fans enjoyed themselves.
What were you missing?
We needed one more goal. We know that playing against teams like PSG always comes down to details. We can’t just score three goals. We came here to get a result. We’ll settle for a draw and move on.
In the end, you had to suffer or you could have gone off. Was that a choice?
It was a choice. They brought on players who contributed a lot, world-class players. We had to adapt, and that’s what we did at the end of the match.
Doukouré: “They didn’t win the Champions League for nothing.”
What stands out?
What stands out is frustration. We saw ourselves winning, but they’re classy players. They didn’t win the Champions League for nothing. They came back, and unfortunately for us, we’ll settle for a draw. As long as the score is running, it’s positive for us.
Can you tell me about the duel with Doué?
Yes, it was physical between the two of us. It was individual marking, knowing that Desirée is someone who likes to touch the ball and who likes to be free and, today, it was me who had the task of tightening him up a little more.
