11 | Jeremy Doku - 2023/24

[MadchesterCity]

He is going to be polarizing isn't he?


I think he is a budding superstar with flaws. If he hits the heights of what he is good at, his flaws won't matter.

Kinda like Erling in that regard.

He plays in our strongest starting 11 right now, as does Alvarez

 

[NikT]

Can't wait for him to linkup with KDB when he gets back! Already showing great promise which is great to see!

 

[MadchesterCity]

For only a second performance, and WHU’s goal apart, this was brilliant. Exciting too.

No disrespect to Jack but he’s got real competition here. For tuna telly (spell check WTF but I like it!) for Jack, the hard miles implementing Pep’s tactical requirements will keep him in pole position for the time being. That said, Jez’s speed and ability to penetrate both inside and outside will give him plenty to think about.

I’m picking Jeremy over Jack right now unless it’s a game where we need control, it’s still difficult to consider dropping Doku though

 

[MadchesterCity]

offensively? what do you think he should do?

Honestly I thought he struggled first half, he did have a much better second half

 

[MadchesterCity]

Only because we win everything. After Pep goes, it might have a different vibe!

City fans have always given youth a chance though. It’s all we had for decades!

Please never let it happen

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

I’m picking Jeremy over Jack right now unless it’s a game where we need control, it’s still difficult to consider dropping Doku though

We all have different opinions and I agree that he was very good against West Ham at the weekend. It was only his second game for us, and I suspect that he will have days where he doesn't quite come off.

However, I wouldn't look at it as " dropping " him, where a situation exists that Pep wants to use the control that Jack gives to the team.

I see all of the squad being involved and inter changeable as needs and demands vary between games and styles of play adopted by our opponents.

 

[Dax777]

He plays in our strongest starting 11 right now, as does Alvarez

Agreed.

By the way, Pep's discussion by today puts to bed the notion that Pep 'instructs his wingers' specifically Jack to not attack his defender early one v one.

It's clear our wingers have the greenlight to attack their defenders at will, unless it's a clear bad decision, then you can go backwards and rotate.

Jack slowing down to rotate the ball is NOT by instructions. Rather, it's his decision to make based on what he sees. Clearly, he and Doku are making different decisions often playing the same role.

 

[JewelZee]

So what you're saying is that we see what they can't see or something to that effect.

??? You're funny...

 

[JewelZee]

Hold up...by we do you mean us supporters or the club?
Is they Pep and co. or the media and other supporters?
I may have misunderstood your post, LOL...

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

I'm beginning to think he is a reincarnation of Raheem at his best. I'll settle for that!