In Manchester City’s 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund, Erling Haaland scored a brilliant goal, but Jeremy Doku was equally impressive with his assist. Doku noted that his instinct to find space and trust his teammates played a crucial role in that play. He said:

“I saw the defenders going to the post, and I saw a gap, and I said, ‘Someone has to be there.’”
(Translation: I identified a space and acted on it, trusting that a teammate would fill it.)

Doku credited Thierry Henry for significantly enhancing his skills during their time together with the Belgian national team. He remarked, “Nobody really talks to me about my 1v1s, but he was the first person ever that talked to me about how I can be better.”

In reference to Henry’s guidance, Doku emphasized that it has helped him improve his game profoundly. In turn, Henry expressed confidence in Doku’s potential, noting:

“He has zero limits but he needs guidance… Sometimes you need to slow down and re-accelerate to see the big picture.”
(Translation: Explaining concepts clearly is vital for comprehension and implementing game strategies.)

This insight reflects a blend of Doku’s natural talent and the wise coaching that aims to refine it as Manchester City pursues another Champions League title.