Hazard, the daring comparison

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Former Belgian international Eden Hazard has been compared to one of Ligue 1’s young talents.

Désire Doué continues his rise under the colors of Stade Rennais. For his second professional season, the 18-year-old attacking midfielder is having a good 2023-24 season, hailed by many observers who see him as the only player on his team capable of truly creating danger on the wings thanks to his dribbling ability. and percussion. A profile which appealed to the former LOSC defender, Adil Rami.

“It’s a phenomenon, this littledid he declare. He knows the difference. At his age, I think he is very intelligent and very technically skilled. »

Stéphan more severe

The 2018 world champion allowed himself a comparison with the former glory of Belgian football, Eden Hazard: “He knows how to pass at the right time even if he knows how to dribble two, three or four players. It’s very beautiful to see. He reminds me of Eden Hazard when I was in Lille with him. There is Eden in him”.

Last December, Rennes coach Julien Stéphan estimated that Doué’s percussion ability was lower than that of Manchester City striker and former club player, Jéremy Doku, judging him to be more comfortable in the half-field. space.

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