Jérémy Doku is struggling to be as decisive as he should be this season in a struggling Manchester City. Pep Guardiola has publicly criticized the performance of his wingers.
Pep Guardiola had a difficult few weeks at the end of 2024 at the head of Manchester City. The Skyblue struggled to take points, and this is partly due to lower offensive performance than usual. On the flanks, in particular, some executives are struggling, such as Jack Grealish who plays very little.
“The explanation is clear: if Jack looks in the mirror, he must realize that at the moment, Savinho is better in every way,” Guardiola recently asserted at a press conference on the subject. “Jack needs to question himself.”
Harsh words towards the European champion winger with Manchester City in 2023. But Guardiola did not stop there. “I have to be lucid and note that Savinho’s crosses into the 16 meters are currently better than those of the other wingers.” The young Brazilian arrived last summer from Troyes and has 6 assists in 17 games.
Jérémy Dokufor his part, has 3 assists but, above all, has not come off the bench in the last two matches… won by Manchester City. A message indirectly directed, therefore, towards the Belgian who is having a disappointing season so far.
While the next international meeting is in March, Domenico Tedesco will certainly hope that Doku raises his head, because the Citizens winger is an important starter for the Red Devils and will play a role in the double confrontation against Ukraine.
