Manchester City have signed another young talent to add depth to the already star-studded squad Pep has. The 21-year-old Belgian is considered one of the most talented young players in the world in his position.
Jeremy Doku is a versatile winger who can play on both flanks, which gives Manchester City the upper hand as combining Walker and Doku on the same flank can cause problems for defence.
Jeremy Doku is also known for his speed, creativity and agility. Before signing with the Premier League champions, he played for Rennes in Ligue 1.
Doku’s stats compared to Man City’s 2 wingers last season
The Belgian youngster signed a five-year contract at the Etihad after joining for what is believed to be £55m. In terms of fundamentals, he has everything a winger needs.
Here are 3 ways to line up Manchester City with Jeremy Doku
3. Doku (RW) Haaland (ST) Jack Grealish (LW)
The initial formation may best suit Pep’s play style with a 4-3-3 formation. The Belgian will be best used in the classic winger position, where he can create a threat on the flanks and provide support for Erling Haaland.
Expectations are high for this youngster, as he will be surrounded by world-class players in their respective positions, which will build his confidence.
Kyle Walker and Jeremy Doku can be deadly on that right flank, as they both have the speed attribute in their play. Doku is usually able to cover Walker when he is side-husband or kicks off kicks in the center of midfield.
2. Bernardo Silva (RW) Haaland (ST) Doku (LW)
One of City’s likely lineups, Pep is expected to place Doku in the left wing position because Silva is comfortable playing in that right wing position and has a better understanding of full-backs Walker and Haaland. their in the forward position. Silva and Haaland have contributed to goals that only De Bruyne and Haaland can.
The inclusion of Doku instead of Grealish shows that Guardiola values versatile players and that Doku can play on any wing would be very helpful. The right wing is probably his easiest route to the team, but he can also be called in to assist Grealish if he isn’t on that left wing.
Doku will join Grealish and Cole Palmer on the wing, while Foden and Bernardo could also be called up to play there.
1. Doku (RW) Haaland (ST) Foden (CAM) Grealish (LW)
Pep likes to play 4-2-3-1, which certainly suits his style of play and produces more effective results for him and his teammates; That’s why he won the treble last season and won the European Super Cup with Manchester City.
So this attacking formation is sure to be interesting for fans to watch, and De Bruyne’s injury will help Foden adapt to that attacking midfield role.
Doku will be tasked with replacing Bernardo Silva, but when every member of the squad is present, the 21-year-old will have to constantly assume a position on the right wing of the attack, where he plays an important role. important.
Pep will likely be more concerned with how comfortable he is with the ball and how well he presses and helps the defence, rather than how excited he is going forward. . Moving forward is an aspect of Doku’s game that’s fun to watch.
In Ligue 1 this season, Doku played both matches before signing for Man City and the youngster has scored this new season. This will create a fever in the hearts of the fans, Pep and all the pundits will be watching him play this season. He is expected to feature in Sunday’s match against Sheffield United.