If he had blossomed well under the colors of Stade Rennais, Jérémy Doku (21 years old) had nevertheless been criticized for his finishing and his choices in the last gesture. While he was the author of two assists and six goals scored last season with Rennes, the 21-year-old winger has just surpassed his statistics in a single match with Manchester City. Already the author of two goals and two assists in eleven matches in all competitions, the Belgian (17 caps, 2 goals) was involved in 5 of the 6 goals scored by Manchester City this Saturday, who crushed Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium (6-1).
A record of precocity
Involved in the opening score for the Cityzens following a magnificent relay with Rodri, the ex-Rennais started the match with a first goal. “The first minutes were difficult, but there was a lot of space and it was a team that was waiting for counterattacks. I was looking for duels. On the first goal, we understood each other with Rodri, people thought I was going to hit, but Rodri is an intelligent player, this situation broke the deadlock in the match and we were able to move on from there.he commented, on Canal +.
Subsequently, he simply delivered four assists to his partners: two for Bernardo Silva, one for Phil Foden and another for Manuel Akanji. All for 55 balls touched and 95% successful passes. With this goal and its 4 assists At the age of 21, Jérémy Doku became the youngest player in Premier League history to be involved in five goals in a single match, as well as the youngest to provide four assists. The continuation of a fully successful start to the season for him, who is one of the best dribblers in Europe.
Jérémy Doku gives the recipe for his success at City
A success that he owes to his successful integration. “I’m very happy at Manchester City, it’s easy for me. I’m learning a lot, I’m expected to provoke and play one-on-one, it’s a blessing! I have known how to do it since my young childhood. Today, I was efficient, I raised my head when necessary. Pep Guardiola tells me to keep my distance and that my teammates will always find me. They gave me confidence, it’s a great group, I’m well integrated. It’s important and it’s felt”added the man of the evening.
And his coach also mentioned the performance of his new recruit, acquired for a check for 60 million euros this summer. “He was fantastic… His personality, he works hard, he’s a good guy, he gets along with everyone. He doesn’t hesitate to show his abilities, he wants to compete with everyone, even in training. He’s difficult to score and he’s going to be important.”, assured Guardiola at the microphone of the blue club. Enough to steal the show from a certain Erling Haaland, just before the return of the Champions League against Young Boys Berne. And that’s not the case for just anyone.
