Not ready for the top level yet.
Look at the control lost when Grealish went off.
Without Grealish we will hugely struggle in the big games.
Doku could develop into a fantastic player but I think Bobb is even better. It's going to be interesting to see who Pep goes with against Chelsea and the Rags.This, I'm not blind, I can see why he excites people, when people do their end of season highlights Doku will have a much better reel, but I feel the raw aspects of his game give us a soft underbelly in big games.
Had a cracking shot from distance and made a few darts into the box that caused problems but also lost possession in some bad areas and left a runner behind him in the box completely unmarked because he was ball watching. It seems harsh but nobody else makes basic mistakes like this, that would have cost a goal in the ball had managed to go over the other side of the box.
Hopefully he can iron this out as we will be relying on him for some big games over the next few weeks with Jack out. At least James won't be playing at weekend.
He's also learning when to take a man on and when to keep it simple, outstanding season so far.I only see positives with this lad. For a 21-year old kid he's handled the step up since joining us amazingly well and better than some of the established players like Rodri, Silva and Grealish did in their first season.
He was also involved in all 3 goals and created numerous chances.There’s a lot of bias. Kev made 8 unsuccessful crosses tonight before he assisted Phil.
I disagree I love Doku, but we looked more cohesive when Jack was on the pitch, that's purely down to Jack playing with the team for three seasons, he has a far better understanding of his teammates than Doku, our players seem to trust Jack with the ball more the Doku which is to be expected. No harm in mentioning that, its not a slight on Jeremy he will improve.This is a really odd take. We undoubtedly lost momentum when Grealish got injured, he was contributing to that and was playing well but it wasn't his absence that made us lose it, or doku's introduction, that's just a mental thought process.
We lost momentum because through grealish's injury and then foden getting a whack straight after, we were stop start for 10 minutes. We were in complete control for the entire second half and grealish wasn't on the pitch, how are you explaining that?
Grealish hasn’t played for weeks and we have done ok without him. It’s not like he has been absolutely brilliant this season.This, I'm not blind, I can see why he excites people, when people do their end of season highlights Doku will have a much better reel, but I feel the raw aspects of his game give us a soft underbelly in big games.
Had a cracking shot from distance and made a few darts into the box that caused problems but also lost possession in some bad areas and left a runner behind him in the box completely unmarked because he was ball watching. It seems harsh but nobody else makes basic mistakes like this, that would have cost a goal in the ball had managed to go over the other side of the box.
Hopefully he can iron this out as we will be relying on him for some big games over the next few weeks with Jack out. At least James won't be playing at weekend.
You said this perfectly - I’ve been trying to say this, but not as successfully. And I think this stands for every new player!I disagree I love Doku, but we looked more cohesive when Jack was on the pitch, that's purely down to Jack playing with the team for three seasons, he has a far better understanding of his teammates than Doku, our players seem to trust Jack with the ball more the Doku which is to be expected. No harm in mentioning that, it’s not a slight on Jeremy he will improve.
I disagree I love Doku, but we looked more cohesive when Jack was on the pitch, that's purely down to Jack playing with the team for three seasons, he has a far better understanding of his teammates than Doku, our players seem to trust Jack with the ball more the Doku which is to be expected. No harm in mentioning that, its not a slight on Jeremy he will improve.
Hes pretty close in everything except shooting. And knowing what a terrible shooter Vini was in his first seasons and how much he improved his finishing since then, I see no reason the same doesn't happen to Doku who already has a better technique.Never seen him win a 1v1 race… always falls behind. An option only for short yards, can’t beat anyone in longer distances.
Not hating or saying he’s terrible.. he’s actually fairly decent, was just hoping for a VINI/Mbappe type..and he’s nowhere close.
True. He's an exciting, unpolished talent. If anyone can refine the finished article, it'll be Pep.Doku is a young player who has established himself as a player that can start for the best team in the world. He is a risk/reward player and very different from our recent players. He has definitely added to our options and will improve to become a vital player for us.
Haha he lost one first game v west ham to coufal! And coufal was running with the ball.. doku is lightning for the first 5 yards then doesnt get any quickerHes pretty close in everything except shooting. And knowing what a terrible shooter Vini was in his first seasons and how much he improved his finishing since then, I see no reason the same doesn't happen to Doku who already has a better technique.
Also, I've never seen him lose a 1v1 race, except that one time against Son.