Manchester City: Jeremy Doku hailed by Belgian media for ‘outstanding’ display vs USA, he wowed the crowd
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The Red Devils travelled to Atlanta to take on the co-hosts of this summer’s World Cup, and they came away with a resounding victory, with Aston Villa’s Amadou Onana getting on the scoresheet with his team’s second goal. Doku failed to register a goal or an assist during his 70 minutes on the pitch, but he played a crucial role to help Rudi Garcia’s team come from a goal down to claim victory in the friendly.
VISIT THE MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Jeremy Doku brings fans ‘to ecstasy’ vs USADoku is on course to record his best-ever season in City colours in terms of goal involvements, as he is now just one strike away from matching his total from each of the last two campaigns.The wideman has taken on increased responsibility for Pep Guardiola’s side in 2025-26, and that has also been the case for his national team, as he starred in their emphatic victory this weekend. StatsDoku TotalMinutes70Accurate Passes25/33 (76%)Chances Created 3Shots on Target2Successful Dribbles3/8 (38%)Duels Won7/14 (50%)Doku’s stats in Belgium’s win vs USA.Doku started the game on the left flank and created three chances for his teammates during his 70 minutes on the pitch, while also recording three successful dribbles.
Voetbal Primeur did not provide a rating for the City star, but instead chose to label his performance as “outstanding,” while suggesting that he was at the heart of his team’s creativity. Doku’s injury record is a concern for Man CityFootball Insider revealed at the end of January that City decided not to sell Omar Marmoush during the winter window, as a result of Doku’s ongoing injury struggles.The Egyptian forward was heavily linked with an exit from the Etihad Stadium throughout the window, but ultimately stayed put, with his teammate’s fitness causing concern once again.Doku has already missed 10 games through injury for the Citizens so far this season, as per Transfermarkt, having also racked up the same number last term.