Doku in the Fast Lane: Chaouali’s World Cup Wake-Up Call for Egypt
4 April 2026
Doku's Pace in the Spotlight
The Tunisian football commentator Essam Chaouali warned about the blistering pace of Manchester City's Jeremy Doku.
Doku drew serious attention for his speed during Manchester City's 4-0 FA Cup quarterfinal win over Liverpool on Saturday.
Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch was booked after a rugged challenge to slow him in the 24th minute.
Chaouali said, "Doku has immense power and speed that require an urgent response from Mohamed Hany before the World Cup".
Egypt were drawn into the 2026 World Cup group with Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand.
Chaouali added that Hany should start camp early and find any way to curb Doku.
He joked that coach Hossam Hassan should cover the right flank, and he would happily help with the coverage.
Doku's impact in the game drew attention from national team circles, as scouts wondered how Egypt's players would cope in a world stage.
Coaching staff are weighing training drills that focus on spacing, timing, and tracking runs, plus a dash of humor to keep players relaxed.
Fans joked that Doku might need a rear-view mirror on the pitch to slow down.
If and when Egypt meets Belgium in the group, the duel could become a showcase of pace versus discipline.
Punchline 1: If Doku's speed were a coffee, it would be a double espresso—instant energy, zero patience.
Punchline 2: Egypt's defense is hoping his GPS is in the right place—somewhere between 'remember to defend' and 'remember to smile'.
