Ex-Arsenal participant Robert Pires says he charges Manchester Metropolis’s Jeremy Doku at a barely increased degree than Bukayo Saka.

In what are stunning remarks from an ex-Gunner, Pires listed three traits which he believes make Doku superior:

“In my view, Jeremy Doku from Manchester Metropolis is a bit higher as a result of he’s technically stronger, has higher dribbling abilities and is extra imaginative.”

Even a number of Metropolis supporters would elevate an eyebrow at these feedback, contemplating what we’ve got seen for Doku since his arrival on the Etihad final 12 months.

The Metropolis winger is a piece in progress

Lots would agree that Doku has a better ceiling than Saka, however his numbers do counsel that he has nonetheless some solution to go to match his Arsenal counterpart.

Since transferring to England, the Belgian worldwide has scored 6 targets and supplied 11 assists in 47 appearances, averaging a objective contribution each 2.76 video games.

In the identical interval, Saka has hit the again of the online 21 occasions and contributed 17 assists in 50 appearances, which supplies him a median of 1.31.

Will Doku make the leap?

As Pires rightly factors out, the Metropolis ahead has the dribbling abilities to threaten any defence. Mixed together with his tempo, he may be very troublesome to cease.

Nonetheless, most Metropolis followers would say that his decision-making leaves rather a lot to be desired at occasions. He can run into cul-de-sacs or ship a poor cross when he will get himself into nice positions.

At 22 years of age, these form of points may be ironed out, particularly when you’re working beneath a supervisor like Pep Guardiola. Saka is barely a 12 months older than him, although, and whereas he has has already fulfilled his potential, you possibly can’t fairly say the identical about Doku in the meanwhile.

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