Jérémy Doku transforms Manchester City's victory at Anfield
Jérémy Doku turned the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Anfield on October 11, 2026, by scoring the second goal, taking part in the first two scores and provoking Ryan Gravenberch’s red card.
A performance that impresses former teammates
The former Belgian defender of the Red Devils, Toby Alderweireld, now an analyst for the BBC, said that Doku was “a nightmare to defend against” and that his unpredictability made every action dangerous. Alderweireld, who shared the Belgian squad with Doku at the World Cup and the Euro, highlighted that the 23‑year‑old winger had linked his energy to goals and assists.
Wayne Rooney, present in the stands, confirmed Alderweireld’s admiration, noting that the question was whether Doku could turn his unpredictability into concrete achievements – which he did tonight.
European media praise the performance
The Manchester Evening News named Doku man of the match, calling him “brilliant” and highlighting that his runs and quality had changed the game’s dynamic. The Express gave him a 9 out of 10, noting that his dynamism had forced Gravenberch to make the red tackle and had opened the way to the first goal.
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L’Équipe, on its website, wrote that Doku “changes everything at Liverpool and gives the win to City”, while reminding of his next challenge against Paris Saint‑Germain in the Champions League, scheduled for Wednesday at 21:00.
Absent from the Red Devils’ squad, Doku had prepared for his return and was “devastating” according to observers. His impact was described as a “successful surge” in just thirty minutes, transforming the match’s complexion.
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The next Champions League clash will also see Mika Godts, who recently replaced Doku on the left wing of the Red Devils, try to counter him. The question of Doku’s permanence in the starting eleven remains open, but the media agree that he will be closely monitored.