That’s probably to do with Erling still inexplicably always going to the back post. Not sure how the penny hasn’t yet dropped that at full pelt on a very average left foot Doku is always going to just fire it low and hard towards the near post
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11 | Jeremy Doku - 2025/26
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Yes. The wingers have been given a very tough job in recent times because we have allowed teams to get set with 10 players deep marking every attacking outlet. Doku's final delivery has been a victim of this, and I expect it to change this season with a faster attacking approach.That’s probably to do with Erling still inexplicably always going to the back post. Not sure how the penny hasn’t yet dropped that at full pelt on a very average left foot Doku is always going to just fire it low and hard towards the near post
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I don’t buy the ‘doubled up’ argument. That’s the job he applied for - if he doesn’t want to be ‘doubled up’ go and play for West Ham or someone like that
I love cold hard facts; they can't be arguedJeremy '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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He is miles away from the quality for a starting Manchester City player. He can make a difference from the bench but he shouldn't be starting any league games unless forced to due to injuries.
Comparing him to Cole Palmer is laughable.
Comparing him to Cole Palmer is laughable.
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If he played for someone else, would we want to buy him? No, Spurs might but that’s about it
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His speed is over the first yard, like Stanley Matthews. Kept him playing in the top flight for 40 years - helped by Biostrath.I hope he won’t be in the starting eleven tomorrow. He is simply not a good enough player. When Reijnders scored, they started sprinting at the same time, but Reijnders left him miles behind.
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That is why we need another winger if savio goes to tottenhamHe is miles away from the quality for a starting Manchester City player. He can make a difference from the bench but he shouldn't be starting any league games unless forced to due to injuries.
Comparing him to Cole Palmer is laughable.
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Some absolute whoppers on this thread.
Is that all competitions so includes the 4 goal involvements in 74 minutes against Salford City?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.
I reckon that if Haaland runs to the near post the first time Doku jinks past his man he’ll often reach Doku before he passes it. But it will create some space I guessThat’s probably to do with Erling still inexplicably always going to the back post. Not sure how the penny hasn’t yet dropped that at full pelt on a very average left foot Doku is always going to just fire it low and hard towards the near post
Think you’re getting him mixed up with Peter Beagrie. When he goes at pace on the outside he usually always crosses it straightaway from the byline. He’s not constantly chopping back and forth after running the fullbackI reckon that if Haaland runs to the near post the first time Doku jinks past his man he’ll often reach Doku before he passes it. But it will create some space I guess
Is that all competitions so includes the 4 goal involvements in 74 minutes against Salford City?
All club compets, as pointed out in the first sentence. Fair point about Salford.
Compare them only in the PL, 24/25, minutes per goal/assist (without penalties):
Palmer - 167
Doku - 168
I hope Doku can do better this season. For the chances he creates per 90, top 5 in the league (?), he doesn't get enough assists. With Reijnders, Foden, Cherki, Bobb, Marmoush...attacking the box Doku can improve on his numbers.
Agreed. His assists are one thing, he also has to learn when to make that Sterling run when the winger on the other side has the ball. Far too often he stops at the corner of the box.All club compets, as pointed out in the first sentence. Fair point about Salford.
Compare them only in the PL, 24/25, minutes per goal/assist (without penalties):
Palmer - 167
Doku - 168
I hope Doku can do better this season. For the chances he creates per 90, top 5 in the league (?), he doesn't get enough assists. With Reijnders, Foden, Cherki, Bobb, Marmoush...attacking the box Doku can improve on his numbers.
Don't think he was great against Wolves but his pass accuracy was 95%.but very rarely finds a blue shirt
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He's nowhere near good enough for us. This weird comparison with Palmer on this thread is extraordinary
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Can someone get me the stats for dribbling the ball out of play per 90 please....
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What about overhit passes that elude teammates per 90?Can someone get me the stats for dribbling the ball out of play per 90 please....