This. He is alone on the flank and he does make a cross where is again on or none player.One thing that we have missed recently are overlapping full backs. I think it would help him a great deal if he had additional support in overlapping fullback.
He can’t cross or pass.Some fans have decided that Doku isn't good enough and are unwilling to notice his quality. It was similar with Rodri, the difference being that many were even hasher on Rodri.
The only thing stopping Doku from becoming unplayable is the injuries. If he manages to stay fit for longer he can develop into a top player.
He can’t cross or pass.
11 times he got past Alexander-Arnold and twice Konate, and I don’t think a single cross or pull back pass ended up in a chance for us and none ended up in a shot for himself.
I get what you’re saying and if it doesn’t improve Doku won’t make it here long term. I do think there have been signs of improvement lately.I just think that level of dribbling ability is worth persisting with for at least another year. I know Trent gets grief for his defending but that was unbelievable yesterday. Fairly certain nobody has give him that much of an embarrassing afternoon in his career.He can’t cross or pass.
11 times he got past Alexander-Arnold and twice Konate, and I don’t think a single cross or pull back pass ended up in a chance for us and none ended up in a shot for himself.
Alexander-Arnold will have had a sleepless night last night, he was humiliated by Doku’s immense wing play to get past him. But it all counted for nowt.
He can’t cross or pass.
11 times he got past Alexander-Arnold and twice Konate, and I don’t think a single cross or pull back pass ended up in a chance for us and none ended up in a shot for himself.
Alexander-Arnold will have had a sleepless night last night, he was humiliated by Doku’s immense wing play to get past him. But it all counted for nowt.
Actually he had 3 good crosses into areas attackers need to attack. Front post, middle space and back post. Attackers should be aware and attack these areas. Especially front post with Doku. They just didn't.All those dribbles didn't really count for anything. I think Pep should help with positioning another player next to him for better linkup.
Yes there was one where Doku was coming in from the line after skinning Tront again and Doku fired it low front post but Foden spun to the back post when there was no chance that ball was on, it was a front post run needed like Sergio v them in 2019.Actually he had 3 good crosses into areas attackers need to attack. Front post, middle space and back post. Attackers should be aware and attack these areas. Especially front post with Doku. They just didn't.
Salah has pace to keep ahead of the man once he beats him, Doku has a great burst but top speed is relatively low and he cant sustain itI've read somewhere that Salah despite not having the ball much, did a lot more with it when he had it. Undoubtedly true. But it's worth remembering that at Doku's age Salah was still at Chelsea!
I think we need to give him and Savinho a bit of slack.
When Doku is 1 v 1, especially against such a weak defender like Trent, players should be busting a gut to get into all the possible lanes...Doku doesn't have that Kevin or Savio type touch on crosses... But he can drive a low ball to the front post or as a cut back. He disrupts the defense enough by beating his man and pulling a 2nd man out of position that our attacking players should be able to take advantage.Yes there was one where Doku was coming on from the line after skinning Tront again and Doku fired it low front post but Foden spun to the back post when there was no chance that ball was on, it was a front post run needed like Sergio v them in 2019.
Dokus final ball isnt great but its not his fault every time.
Agree he needs better understanding from his team mates but also he needs an earlier 'picture'. Once, When Konate had to cover Tront, Marmoush made a run in the channel but the ball wasnt released and I dont think he tried it again.When Doku is 1 v 1, especially against such a weak defender like Trent, players should be busting a gut to get into all the possible lanes...Doku doesn't have that Kevin or Savio type touch on crosses... But he can drive a low ball to the front post or as a cut back. He disrupts the defense enough by beating his man and pulling a 2nd man out of position that our attacking players should be able to take advantage.
And he often looks up for the cut back, only to see no one then he pushes a line drive. Which is still often a good attempt of players are looking to attack it.