Toby Alderweireld: Jeremy Doku is pure football

Toby Alderweireld described Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku as "pure football", calling him a dangerous operator who can illuminate the 2026 World Cup for Belgium. Fans are eager for creative performers who can lift matches as the tournament begins. Doku arrives off a productive season, having scored eight goals and provided 12 assists in 47 appearances, and he collected Carabao Cup and FA Cup winners' medals with City.

Pep Guardiola's 10-year spell as manager has come to a close and Enzo Maresca is expected to succeed him, with a prominent role for Doku in both Premier League and Champions League plans. The £55 million ($74m) move from Rennes in 2023 is looking like money well spent.

Alderweireld suggested Doku can become Belgium’s talisman, praising his speed, strength and relentless dribbling. "When he does a dribble and it doesn't work, he will do it again, again, again," he said, noting that opponents often crowd Doku and that creates space for team-mates.

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