His first injury can be marked at Manchester City. Jeremy Doku (21) had hair on the back of his right leg. Investigations must prove the seriousness of his injury.
Guardiola did not provide an update on the injury last night. Because he couldn’t say anything more and hadn’t talked to his doctor yet.
Also because he was not asked about it. Doku’s (mild?) injury was not the main topic of discussion in England. Huge refereeing errors, an angry Erling Haaland, and another loss of points for City in a major match (3-3 against Tottenham) were more than that.
It is understood within City that the Red Devil will undergo further investigations in the coming hours and days.
Just after half-time, Doku stumbled to the side. It didn’t look fresh anymore. Sharp runs are no longer possible. As he was leaving the field, he felt the back of his right leg. Just above the knee. His coach gave him some encouraging words. Then he pointed his finger into the locker room, and one of the physical therapists immediately followed him. He wanted to be treated as quickly as possible.
Hopefully we won’t be out for weeks
At City, they know the sensibilities of Doku, who has been very poor at Rennes in recent seasons. That’s why Guardiola doesn’t play him in every game: “He can’t handle even three games a week.” Guardiola will not provide an update on the ‘man in form’ until tomorrow at the earliest.
In the first half when he was able to give his best, Doku played his part. With indecisive defensive work he was responsible for the first goal. He cleverly created the opening score at 2-1. And hit the target wood.
With his busy schedule, City are hoping that Doku will not be sidelined for weeks.
Highlights of the match:
look. Son beats Doku and gets 1-0 on the board
look. Son strikes again, this time in the wrong goal (1-1)
look. Foden’s final stop in a major attack (2-1)
look. Lo Celso closes Al-Ittihad with a score of 2-2
look. It seems that Grealish will decide the match (3-2)
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