PSG dispatched Tottenham in the UEFA Super Cup yesterday through penalties after the match finished in a 2-2 tie. However, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Désiré Doué has dismissed concerns over the team’s fitness ahead of their UEFA Super Cup clash with Tottenham — and backed up his words with silverware.
A Confident Message Before Kick-Off
Just hours before the match, Doué — who joined PSG from Rennes this summer — spoke to Canal+, reassuring fans that the squad was ready despite having only one week of collective training after the summer break.
“The physical side? We feel good. We’ve been back in training for a week now — of course, that’s short — but we needed a rest after such a long season,” said Doué. “Today, we feel good and we’ll give our all to bring this trophy back to Paris.”
Paris Deliver Despite Fitness Gap
His optimism was justified. Although PSG were visibly short of peak sharpness, they found moments of brilliance to edge past Spurs. A spectacular strike from Kang In Lee and a decisive attacking move involving Ousmane Dembélé and Gonçalo Ramos put them in control before the match went to penalties, where Paris kept their composure to seal victory.
Mocked, But Victorious
During the game, social media was quick to poke fun at PSG’s slower tempo, with some suggesting their pre-season rustiness was obvious. But the win — and the manner in which it was secured — sent a clear message: PSG’s competitive edge will make up for any early-season fitness deficit.
The result means PSG add another European trophy to their cabinet, setting the tone for a season in which desire, intensity, and flashes of genius may be just as valuable as fitness levels.