Paris Saint-Germain striker Désiré Doué endured a particularly painful evening on Thursday during France's 3-1 defeat to Italy at the San Siro. In the second half, the young French international was struck by an elbow from Davide Frattesi, resulting in one of his incisors being dislodged in a dramatic fashion. Images of the loose tooth are circulating widely on social media.
An elbow to the face and a tooth almost knocked out
The incident occurred in the 69th minute. During a challenge with Davide Frattesi, Désiré Doué was struck in the face by an elbow. The French striker collapsed on the pitch and immediately put his hands to his mouth, visibly injured. The impact was violent enough to dislodge one of his front teeth.
As he got up, the PSG player revealed a shocking injury: his tooth was loose and looked like it was about to fall out. Close-up images of his mouth sparked numerous reactions online, where screenshots and videos of the impact were widely shared.
Referee Istvan Kovacs shows Davide Frattesi a yellow card. The Italian midfielder also checks on the Frenchman after the collision. There is no evidence to suggest that his action was intentional.
Désiré Doué tries to continue before leaving the pitch
Despite the pain, Désiré Doué resumed playing. But the 21-year-old striker was unable to finish the match. Eight minutes after the collision, in the 77th minute, he finally left the pitch and was replaced by his PSG teammate Senny Mayulu, who was making his debut for the French national team.
In the images released after the incident, the condition of his incisor is particularly visible. The tooth appears to have been significantly displaced following the impact. At this stage, no extraction or dental fracture has been medically confirmed.
Zinedine Zidane reassures everyone about the condition of his striker
When questioned after the match about Désiré Doué's condition, Zinédine Zidane confirmed his player's injury. Speaking to TF1, the French national team coach stated: "Désiré Doué has lost a tooth, or at least it's loose." He added: "We'll take care of him."
The player will receive medical attention to determine the exact consequences of the impact. The possibility of reattaching the incisor and any potential repercussions on his participation in the next French national team match remain to be clarified.
An injury that's causing a stir after Zidane's first defeat
The incident quickly became one of the most discussed images of the match. On social media, screenshots showing Désiré Doué's displaced incisor were widely shared. The Parisian striker's injury attracted particular attention due to its unusual nature and the dramatic displacement of his tooth.
The French national team must now prepare for their final Nations League match, Sunday against Turkey in Bordeaux . A victory would secure their place in the quarterfinals. Désiré Doué's availability will depend on the progress of his dental injury and the medical staff's assessment.
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