11 | Jeremy Doku - 2025/26

Sake Grealish who passed the ball back 100 times for Everton in 1 game
 
So unbelievably poor off the ball, both when we're in possession and not. Nowhere to be seen in support of the attack for the second and third goals. Marmoush came on and immediately pressured Doherty, took the ball and got the player booked as he knew Marmoush would be away in behind. Doku would never make that sprint and even if he did he's too slow to get there.

A bit confused some can still be talking about his wondrous pace having watched him for two seasons. A nice burst of acceleration but over distance he's the slowest we have other than possibly Bernardo and the goalkeepers. If he was brainless but actually rapid and prepared to make the odd run off the ball he might be halfway useful in a similar way to Martinelli or Garnacho.
 
Jeremy 'no product' Doku had more goal involvements per 90 in all club competitions last season than Cole Palmer, especially without penalties.

139 minutes per a non-penalty goal-involvement for Doku vs 151 for Palmer.

Doku's "friends" are welcome to comment.

As a side note, Doku's stats per 90 are better than those of Rodrygo, too.
 
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Love_Each_Day said:
So unbelievably poor off the ball, both when we're in possession and not. Nowhere to be seen in support of the attack for the second and third goals. Marmoush came on and immediately pressured Doherty, took the ball and got the player booked as he knew Marmoush would be away in behind. Doku would never make that sprint and even if he did he's too slow to get there.

A bit confused some can still be talking about his wondrous pace having watched him for two seasons. A nice burst of acceleration but over distance he's the slowest we have other than possibly Bernardo and the goalkeepers. If he was brainless but actually rapid and prepared to make the odd run off the ball he might be halfway useful in a similar way to Martinelli or Garnacho.
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not your cup of tea then?
 
alexmcity said:
Jeremy 'no product' Doku had more goal involvements per 90 in all club competitions last season than Cole Palmer, especially without penalties.

139 minutes per a non-penalty goal-involvement for Doku vs 151 for Palmer.

Doku's "friends" are welcome to comment.

As a side note, Doku's stats per 90 are better than those of Rodrygo, too.
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Do you think Doku is better than Palmer?

I'm not quite sure that stands up to the eye test no matter what stats you pull out.

Thank god football isn't played and judged on numbers alone - that's best left to those that don't really know what they're seeing.

Not saying Doku can't be good either - but he's no where near the level of Palmer overall.
 
HelloCity said:
Do you think Doku is better than Palmer?

I'm not quite sure that stands up to the eye test no matter what stats you pull out.

Thank god football isn't played and judged on numbers alone - that's best left to those that don't really know what they're seeing.

Not saying Doku can't be good either - but he's no where near the level of Palmer overall.
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Congrats to Chelsea on winning the premier league with an incredible 103 eye test points breaking the infamous City centurions.

I couldn’t give a shit what Doku looks like on the eyes if the guy is scoring and assisting.

How does Doku not pass the eye test btw, bloke plays the game 100Mph, takes the piss out of most full backs and if he scores it’s usually a cracking finish, rarely does a tap in (which he could definitely add to his game)

What’s not to like?
 
HelloCity said:
Do you think Doku is better than Palmer?

I'm not quite sure that stands up to the eye test no matter what stats you pull out.

Thank god football isn't played and judged on numbers alone - that's best left to those that don't really know what they're seeing.

Not saying Doku can't be good either - but he's no where near the level of Palmer overall.
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You are missing the point. Palmer is widely regarded as very productive and some (of our own) fans regard Doku as very unproductive.

It's obvious, the charge that Doku is unproductive is somewhat exaggerated, given that he was more productive per 90 than Palmer last season. Some simply don't like Doku and invent reasons to criticise him.

Palmer was sensational in 23/24, Doku has never had such a season so far. Based on that Palmer is the better player. Note, however, that Chelsea have made him absolutely central to their game. Chances are, he would be nowhere near as productive at City, we can't afford to build the team around him, having Haaland, Foden, Rodri, and so on.
 
decmancity said:
Congrats to Chelsea on winning the premier league with an incredible 103 eye test points breaking the infamous City centurions.

I couldn’t give a shit what Doku looks like on the eyes if the guy is scoring and assisting.

How does Doku not pass the eye test btw, bloke plays the game 100Mph, takes the piss out of most full backs and if he scores it’s usually a cracking finish, rarely does a tap in (which he could definitely add to his game)

What’s not to like?
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Who said that?

I insinuated that Palmer was the better player for those that watch them both play.

I think the vast majority of football fans would agree with this.
 
alexmcity said:
You are missing the point. Palmer is widely regarded as very productive and some (of our own) fans regard Doku as very unproductive.

It's obvious, the charge that Doku is unproductive is somewhat exaggerated, given that he was more productive per 90 than Palmer last season. Some simply don't like Doku and invent reasons to criticise him.

Palmer was sensational in 23/24, Doku has never had such a season so far. Based on that Palmer is the better player. Note, however, that Chelsea have made him absolutely central to their game. Chances are, he would be nowhere near as productive at City, we can't afford to build the team around him, having Haaland, Foden, Rodri, and so on.
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Your points are only ever based purely on looking at a number sheet.
 
HelloCity said:
Your points are only ever based purely on looking at a number sheet.
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Not really mate. I also like how Doku plays. He gives us something unique and is a great option to have, as evidenced by his assists for the winners vs Wolves and Villa. That assist vs Villa was absolutely crucial in the context of the season.

One of his tasks is to draw oppo players out of position and allow other City players to attack the spaces. Hopefully with Foden back to his best, and the likes of Reijnders, Cherki and Bobb, we can make better use of his ability to occupy defenders.
 
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HelloCity said:
Who said that?

I insinuated that Palmer was the better player for those that watch them both play.

I think the vast majority of football fans would agree with this.
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You said it doesn’t stand up to the eye test.

I’d rather watch Doku than Palmer who seems to have limited himself to just his run up on penalties these days. No goal from open play in several months now.
 
Massive frustration of mine currently. Still haven't forgiven him for his 'attempt' last minute of the cup final with his left foot 25 years out. Agree with the comments re his work rate. Has lots of talent and can beat a man but very rarely finds a blue shirt, biggest issue for me though is he has no chemistry at all with Haaland which for his role in the team makes him somewhat ineffective.
 
Love_Each_Day said:
So unbelievably poor off the ball, both when we're in possession and not. Nowhere to be seen in support of the attack for the second and third goals. Marmoush came on and immediately pressured Doherty, took the ball and got the player booked as he knew Marmoush would be away in behind. Doku would never make that sprint and even if he did he's too slow to get there.

A bit confused some can still be talking about his wondrous pace having watched him for two seasons. A nice burst of acceleration but over distance he's the slowest we have other than possibly Bernardo and the goalkeepers. If he was brainless but actually rapid and prepared to make the odd run off the ball he might be halfway useful in a similar way to Martinelli or Garnacho.
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His burst of pace is off the scale good. Over 20 yards very few would get anywhere near him. Slag him all you want but his pace is a huge asset not a problem. It’s not a 100m race.
 
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