On the day coach Pep Guardiola gave him his trust, Jeremy Doku did not disappoint the Man City coach.
Coach Pep Guardiola chose Jeremy Doku instead of Jack Grealish. The Belgian player directly confronts Trent Alexander-Arnold on the left wing, a name that is not highly appreciated for his defensive ability. In fact, the former Rennes striker has many positive contributions.
Jeremy Doku was tasked with exploiting the spaces left behind a drifting Trent Alexander-Arnold
Although City fans may be disappointed with the result, they can take positives from the performance of summer signing Doku.
According to Sofascore data, Jeremy Doku touched the ball a total of 89 times. Taking advantage of his superior speed and technique, he performed 11 Succesful Dribbles and created 4 Big Chances
The 21-year-old is known for his quick fit and tormented Alexander-Arnold all game down his left-hand side.
Doku set a new record in the Premier League by completing 11 take-ons, more than any other player this season.
In addition, Jeremy Doku won 17 duels – an extremely impressive number. The mobility of Man City’s number 11 makes it difficult for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alexis Mac Allister or even a centre-back like Matip has to struggle to chase.
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However, Jeremy Doku’s efforts could not help the Etihad home team retain 3 points. In the second half, coach Pep Guardiola’s team maintained overwhelming control of the ball. However, the loss of concentration made the blue half of Manchester pay the price.
Trent Alexander-Arnold shined at the right time to bring home a valuable point for Liverpool. With this result, the name that benefits is Arsenal. With just one victory over Brentford, The Gunners will officially climb to the top of the Premier League.
Meanwhile, Man City is being questioned about its performance against the Big Six this season. Coach Pep Guardiola’s team lost to Arsenal and were held by Chelsea and Liverpool.