Manchester City legend: Doku is Europe s top winger, Liverpool s double team is useless

On November 20, Manchester City star Dickov said in an interview with the media that Guardiola has the top winger in European football currently, and he is Doku. Doku has become a highlight of Manchester City's season. The Belgium international has become a core weapon in Guardiola's offensive system. His excellent dribbling, explosiveness and improvement in decision-making have significantly enhanced his influence on the team, especially during a period when Manchester City's forward line was undergoing tactical adjustments and injuries.

The 23-year-old's performances have won widespread praise from the outside world, and inside the Etihad Stadium, there is a growing belief that Doku is quickly becoming one of Guardiola's most trusted players. His ability to cause problems for opposition defenses has brought a new twist to City's attacking system, especially when combined with Haaland's movement and Foden's passing.

In an interview with the media, Manchester City star Dickov was asked whether Doku is currently the best winger in the Premier League. "I would say that he is probably the best in Europe at the moment, not just because of his top performance against Liverpool, but I have said before that despite Haaland scoring a lot of goals, Doku has always been Manchester City's most stable and threatening player," Dickov said.

He added: "People seem to have forgotten that some people questioned Doku's finishing ability last season. Maybe he always dribbled at high speed in the past, resulting in inaccurate crosses and shots, but he has been working hard to improve. He is only 23 years old, very young, and almost impossible to defend in one-on-one situations."

"Even if Liverpool tried to double-team him, he could still do it. Easily past two. The problem now is that he has set the bar too high for Liverpool and people will expect him to play like that every week, which is a challenge for him. But at the moment, I can't think of a better winger in Europe, let alone the Premier League."

Dikkov's comments reflect the fans' optimistic expectations for Doku to become Manchester City's iconic winger. Many believe his ceiling is far from reached, especially as he continues to improve his finishing composure and understanding of Pep Guardiola's "positional game" philosophy.

As the season progresses, Doku's performance is expected to further improve. In the context of Manchester City's multi-line operations, he is likely to become a key figure in Guardiola's tactical layout, especially in strong dialogue games, Manchester City needs Doku's game-breaking ability. If he maintains his current trajectory, Doku is expected to not only cement himself as one of the Premier League's top players, but also enter the contention for individual honours.