Jeremy Doku Nears Manchester City Return
Manchester City supporters have another reason to watch Jeremy Doku’s progress this weekend.
The Belgian winger has been sidelined since suffering a calf injury during August’s Community Shield defeat to Arsenal. His absence has removed one of City’s most direct attacking options during the opening weeks of the season.
Doku also missed the Manchester derby and several other matches. As a result, City have had to rely on alternative wide options.
However, reports ahead of Manchester City’s Premier League meeting with Sunderland suggest that Doku could return to the squad.
The winger’s pace, dribbling and ability to beat defenders one-on-one make him a valuable asset. Those qualities could be especially important against a team that defends deeply.
City have already shown that they can score goals without him. However, Doku’s return would give Enzo Maresca another attacking option.
His availability could therefore become one of the main talking points before Sunday’s fixture.
Doku was initially expected to miss a significant period. The latest updates suggest that City are managing his recovery carefully rather than rushing him back.
After watching City score five goals in a Carabao Cup victory without him, supporters will be eager to see how dangerous the attack could become once Doku is fully fit.
His return could come at an important stage of City’s season.