Jeremy Doku took to Instagram to reassure Manchester City supporters following their 2-0 loss to Liverpool. The Belgian winger, who returned from injury in the second half, expressed his commitment to the team’s efforts to improve, saying, “Back on the pitch and fighting with the team. We won’t stop working to make things better.”
Despite Doku’s best efforts, City were undone by defensive mistakes, with Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah scoring for Liverpool. The match saw Guardiola start with Matheus Nunes and Rico Lewis in wide positions, but neither player could get the better of Liverpool’s full-backs, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson.
Doku came on for both players after the hour mark and showed glimpses of his quality, completing more dribbles than anyone else on the pitch.
However, despite the individual efforts, the team struggled overall. City found it hard to break down Liverpool’s defense and create meaningful chances. Notably, many fans were puzzled by Kevin De Bruyne’s limited role, as he only played for 15 minutes.
City fans are now looking to Doku to step up and contribute more consistently, as the club continues to rely heavily on Erling Haaland for goals. The pressure is mounting on Doku and the other attackers—Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, and Savinho—who have yet to score in the Premier League this season.
With his second season at the Etihad underway, Doku’s role in City’s attacking setup is critical. His recovery from injury is timely, but now it’s up to him to find his rhythm and help turn City’s fortunes around.
Key Players at the Liverpool vs Man City Match Last Night
1. Jeremy Doku
Age: 22 (born in 2002, making him 22 as of December 2024)
Position: Winger (Primarily plays as a left winger, but has also been deployed on the right side for Manchester City)
2. Matheus Nunes
Age: 25 (born in 1998)
Position: Midfielder (Primarily a central midfielder, though he can also play in attacking or defensive roles depending on the setup)
3. Rico Lewis
Age: 19 (born in 2005)
Position: Midfielder (Often plays as a right-back or right-wing back but can operate in central midfield as well)
4. Trent Alexander-Arnold
Age: 26 (born in 1998)
Position: Right-back (Known for his attacking output, he also plays a more central, midfield-like role when Liverpool adopts a more fluid formation)
5. Andy Robertson
Age: 30 (born in 1994)
Position: Left-back (An integral part of Liverpool’s attack, especially down the left flank)
Age: 33 (born in 1991)
Position: Midfielder (Primarily an attacking midfielder, known for his creativity, passing, and leadership)
7. Jack Grealish
Age: 29 (born in 1995)
Position: Left-winger (But can also play as an attacking midfielder)
8. Phil Foden
Age: 24 (born in 2000)
Position: Attacking midfielder/winger (Has the versatility to play in multiple attacking roles, often used on the left wing or centrally)
9. Savinho
Age: 18 (born in 2006)
Position: Winger (Primarily a right-winger, and is known for his speed and flair)
10. Erling Haaland
Age: 24 (born in 2000)
Position: Striker (Primarily a central forward known for his physical presence, speed, and goal-scoring ability)
