Man City Suffers Consecutive Premier League Losses, Doku Cites Mental Toughness Issues

Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has acknowledged the team's struggles after losing their last two Premier League matches, emphasizing the need for greater mental strength. The club currently has three points from their first three games, following a win over Wolverhampton Wanderers but defeats to Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion. Doku suggested that the team tends to lose confidence too quickly after conceding goals and attributed some difficulties to the lack of a proper preseason, as the squad only resumed training late in July after competing in the Club World Cup in June. Personally, Doku admitted he has not yet found his best form this season but hopes to regain confidence during Belgium’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Additionally, he noted the adjustment to playing without former teammate Kevin De Bruyne, who left Manchester City for Napoli, but expressed optimism about facing him as an opponent in the Champions League. Overall, Doku called for mental resilience to overcome the current challenges and bounce back in the Premier League.