11 | Jeremy Doku - 2023/24

[kaz7]

Really harsh to have a go at a young kid who has been here less than a season and hasnt had time to get in sync and learn from pep and the team . Also trying to find space in amongst a parked bus is difficult for most players , disappointed he is getting such abuse

 

[Phil1]

The irony is not lost on me with the last two posts..

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

He does always have a startled look on his face. Like he’s just walked in on his parents getting down and dirty! Haha!

It's not easy for a 21 year old to play for the best team in the world and under the watchful eyes of the best manager. Totally understand the scared look he always has

 

[Phil1]

It's not easy for a 21 year old to play for the best team in the world and under the watchful eyes of the best manager. Totally understand the scared look he always has

It’s not a criticism btw just an observation.

 

[mancityscot]

Huge fan of him, so its a shame to see him not really contributing much at the moment. Just seems to be in a bit of a lull of form where nothing is coming off for him. No doubt he'll be a key player for us in years to come.

 

[JTFactsPlz]

Bernardo's worked him out. Noticeable.

Care to elaborate?

 

[alexmcity]

everything apart from being in a new country that you use to defend Doku could be applied to Grealish

The latter was nearly 26 when we signed him, the former 21. On the other hand, you are right about the pressure coming with the record price tag.

Doku has lost confidence over the last 2-3 weeks. He was in top form when we played Liverpool, and was our best attacker in the 1st half vs Everton 3 weeks ago. Think he will help us win some of the big games in the run-in. The fact Pep starts him in big games says everything.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

The latter was nearly 26 when we signed him, the former 21. On the other hand, you are right about the pressure coming with the record price tag.

Doku has lost confidence over the last 2-3 weeks. He was in top form when we played Liverpool, and was our best attacker in the 1st half vs Everton 3 weeks ago. Think he will help us win some of the big games in the run-in. The fact Pep starts him in big games says everything.

It’s a decent comparison, actually. Neither Grealish nor Doku had been coached properly before coming to us. They were both used solely as dribbling outlets for their sides and given free rein to do their thing.

Age isn’t really a factor.

 

[PragueBlue]

It would be better if he could be used as an impact sub but the injuries to Grealish this season means he's having to start more games than probably planned.

I think he'll come good with time but when both are fully fit, I would usually start Grealish in the big games.

 

[alexmcity]

Age isn’t really a factor.

It is a factor, though. Salah wasn't exceptional when he was 21 y.o. Even Henry wasn't exceptional. Most of the great wingers reach their full potential after turning 25.