After the emphatic demolition of Juventus, one thing is clear—Guardiola is cooking again. Manchester City’s 5-2 masterclass didn’t just scream dominance, it whispered something far more exciting: Jeremy Doku might be the next Vinicius Jr, minus the Samba beats but with all the chaos.
Phil Foden is bouncing around like a kid at recess, while Guardiola has added Pep Lijnders, Kolo Touré, and James French to his magical bench of assistants. Somewhere in the midst of this brewing storm, Doku has quietly (well, not really) started to play like he’s allergic to defenders.
Guardiola Has Given Doku the Blueprint
We’re seeing more than just Doku’s usual dazzling dribbles—there’s purpose now. He’s timing runs, cutting in, and even finishing like he knows what he’s doing. What changed? Guardiola gave him a map, and Pep Lijnders gave him the compass.
Forget hugging the touchline—Doku’s now cuddling the penalty box. The addition of Rayan Ait-Nouri has allowed him to slide into more central positions, and the result? Juventus defenders needed therapy.
Guardiola’s Plan is Doku + Reijnders = Fireworks
Tijjani Reijnders is making late runs like it’s the 100m final in the Olympics, and Doku’s starting to find him with passes that don’t end up in Row Z. With more support and options, the Belgian finally looks like a winger who doesn’t just get past defenders—but makes them wish they played in goal instead.
Pep’s Got His Own Vinicius—But Funnier
Let’s be honest—Doku isn’t just exciting, he’s entertaining. He nutmegs, he shimmies, and now he scores. With a little polish, and the right push from Guardiola’s galaxy brain, the 2025/26 season could be Doku’s breakout opera. With goals, assists, and a standing ovation.
Vinicius, beware. The Etihad has a new magician—and Guardiola’s the ringmaster.And guess what? He doesn’t even need samba to dazzle defenders.
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