He’s been sidelined — but now fans are getting unprecedented access.
Manchester City have announced that Jeremy Doku will personally connect with supporters in a special live video call this week, offering fans a rare behind-the-scenes moment with one of Pep Guardiola’s most explosive attackers.
While the Belgian winger has been missing from the pitch, he’s about to step directly into supporters’ screens.
Doku, 23, is in his third season at the Etihad and has quietly become one of City’s most dangerous creative outlets. Despite injury frustration, he has already clocked over 1,000 Premier League minutes this campaign, registering three goals and 11 assists in 30 appearances across domestic and European competitions.
His direct running, fearless dribbling and ability to destabilise defences have made him a regular feature in Guardiola’s matchday squads.
But momentum stalled.
Doku picked up a calf injury during City’s Champions League clash against Galatasaray — cruel timing on a night when he had delivered a standout display, including two assists. Since then, he has missed City’s last four matches, leaving fans wondering when they’ll see him back tormenting full-backs.
Now, in the middle of his recovery, the club has unveiled a different kind of appearance.
On Wednesday, Doku will take part in an exclusive video call open only to official Cityzen members who register via the club’s website. The initiative, which began in November 2024, has already featured stars from both City’s men’s and women’s first teams — but demand has consistently surged whenever first-team regulars are involved.
For supporters frustrated at not seeing Doku on the pitch, this is a chance to interact directly — to ask questions, hear insights from inside Guardiola’s dressing room, and connect with a player who is quickly becoming a fan favourite.
And the timing is no coincidence.
Manchester City are in the thick of a title chase, sitting five points behind Arsenal with a game in hand. Guardiola has recently emphasised the need for more service into Erling Haaland — particularly crosses and aggressive wide play. Doku’s return could be crucial in delivering exactly that.
According to the Manchester Evening News, February 28 has been floated as a possible return date for the winger — potentially in time for City’s trip to Leeds United at Elland Road.
That fixture is shaping up as another must-win encounter in a title race that leaves no margin for error.
Guardiola will be eager to welcome Doku back into the fold. His unpredictability adds a different dimension to City’s attack — stretching defences, drawing fouls, and creating space for Haaland and the advanced midfielders.
But before he’s sprinting down the flank again, Doku will be logging on.
For City fans, it’s a rare opportunity: a direct line to a player who blends raw pace with technical flair, who has already delivered double-digit assists this season, and who could yet play a decisive role in the final stretch.
In modern football, access is currency. And this week, Manchester City are offering supporters something personal — a face-to-face moment with one of their brightest stars.
Injured? Yes.
Out of sight? Not quite.
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