“The stats will follow” – Manchester City player says he needs freedom to express himself

Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has explained why he resisted conservative instructions during his development and why statistics do not guide his performances.

Speaking to TNT Sports Brazil, in an interview with journalist Fred Caldeira, the City player reflected on how his dribbling identity survived despite repeated calls to simplify his game.

Street football roots of Manchester City player

Asked about developing as a dribbler in a more structured football environment, Doku pointed to his early experiences away from academies.

“When I was younger, obviously, I played a lot on the street. Played a lot on the street, and I tried to bring that also on the pitch. I remember when I was young, a lot of the coaches told me,…