There are players who change the course of a match as soon as they step onto the pitch. Jérémy Doku is one of them. The Belgian was sparkling during Manchester City's success at Anfield against Liverpoool (0-3) this Sunday. First on the bench, he then took the place of Iliman Ndiaye (56th) and completely transformed his team. After causing the exclusion of Ryan Gravenberch on the hour mark (62nd), the winger was untenable on his side. At the origin of almost all of the Citizens' dangerous chances, he gave his opponents no respite. Decisive on Erling Haaland's instinctive opener (65th), his brilliant goal three minutes later enhanced his performance (68th). Before once again initiating the action which led to the third goal signed Cherki (78th). A huge second period from the Belgian. Hat.
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Cherki, the maestro took his time
Muzzled and confused throughout the first act, the Frenchman then put himself back upright. If the entry of Doku is not for nothing, Cherki has gradually found his football again. Just technically, available for his teammates and sharp in his offensive decisions, number 10 let his talent speak and the Reds could only suffer. A successful second period which ended in style with what looks like the goal of this 6th day of the Premier League. Doku, Anderson, Gvardiol then Cherki, the Lyonnais brought to fruition a high-class collective action which will undoubtedly mark this season.
Alisson, a last poorly paid bulwark
Cruel for Alisson. If there is a Liverpool player to save from this shipwreck, paradoxically it is the Brazilian goalkeeper. Author of several decisive saves, he held his team together for many minutes. A boss on set pieces and solid on the duels he had to negotiate, like the one against Erling Haaland (60th), Becker ended up faltering in the face of the incessant attacks from the Sky Blues in the last half hour. Three goals conceded is tough, but the Brazilian recalled that at 34 years old, he remains a top goalkeeper in his championship.
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Gravenberch, the exclusion that ruins everything
Such a shame. The Dutchman, in sight and very good in the first period, broke down after returning from the locker room. First warned after a foul on Elliot Anderson (47th), Ryan Gravenberch lost his footing fifteen minutes later. In contact with the unstoppable Jérémy Doku, the 24-year-old player, late, stopped the Belgian's race and logically received a second yellow card (62nd). An avoidable mistake which unfortunately changed everything for his team. The centerpiece of the midfield left the pitch and the entire Reds ship sank. Terrible.
Ghostly Wirtz
Casper Wirtz. Neither more nor less. Unrecognizable in the first period, the German showed absolutely nothing. Clumsy and disoriented, Liverpool number 7 produced an unworthy copy of a Premier League shock. Florian Wirtz's performance was like his team in the last twenty-five minutes: overwhelmed and upside down. He quickly left his place shortly after the hour mark, replaced by Trey Nyoni (66th). He will have to take advantage of the Reds' trip to the LASK pitch in the Champions League this Wednesday to get back on track (6:45 p.m.).
