DRAMA AT PSG: Kvaratskhelia smashes Désiré Doué after the debacle against Botafogo – The locker room on the verge of explosion
Paris Saint-Germain is experiencing an unprecedented internal crisis following its humiliating defeat to Botafogo in the Intercontinental Cup. But it’s not just the scoreline that’s causing controversy. An incendiary statement from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a Georgian star who recently joined PSG, has added fuel to the fire and divided the dressing room into two opposing factions.
A defeat that hurts… and reveals tensions
The match against the Brazilian club ended in a heavy defeat for the Parisians, who were unable to react against a well-organized and determined team. But it was after the match that things really got out of hand. Interviewed by reporters in the mixed zone, Kvaratskhelia didn’t mince his words when asked about the team’s collective performance.
” You can’t win when some people think about their personal glory instead of the collective. Désiré Doué is a talented player, but today he was selfish. And at a club like PSG, that doesn’t work. “
A direct accusation against a young talent
At just 19 years old, Désiré Doué was considered one of the jewels of the Parisian squad. He produced several technical flashes during the match, but often preferred individual play to assists, much to the chagrin of his teammates. Kvaratskhelia’s comments only confirmed what some were already whispering in the club’s corridors.
A locker room divided into two clans
According to several sources close to the club, these statements immediately created a deep unease in the locker room. Some of the experienced players support the former Napoli player’s statement, believing that Doué still has a lot to learn in terms of teamwork. On the other hand, another group, younger and close to the Frenchman, sees this attack as an unfair attempt at scapegoating.
The staff tries to calm things down
Faced with this explosive situation, coach Luis Enrique and his staff have reportedly called an emergency meeting to restore team cohesion. Officially, the club does not wish to comment on the internal tensions, but behind the scenes, discussions are reportedly underway to defuse the conflict and prevent it from becoming irreversible.
Quaratskhelia assume
Questioned again this morning by a Georgian media outlet, Kvaratskhelia did not back down:
” I’m not here to please everyone. I want PSG to win, and for that, we have to play together, not everyone for themselves. “
A statement which, although divisive, also shows the level of demand that the player wishes to establish within the club.
And now ?
PSG really didn’t need such a scandal at this point in the season. With European goals still on the agenda, this rift in the dressing room could well cost the club dearly. Everything will now depend on how the management and staff handle this crisis. One thing is certain: PSG will have to come together quickly if it doesn’t want its ambitions to disappear.
