While Doku’s physical attributes have never been in doubt, Guardiola believes the final step toward global superstardom is largely mental. The City boss insists that a player must have the internal drive to escape their comfort zone if they want to be considered "the best of the best" rather than just a talented dribbler.
"It depends on your mentality," Guardiola explained. "I want to become one of the best wingers in the world. Otherwise, you're in a comfort zone and you say, 'No, it's fine, it's fine.' Always I've been, Jeremy, dribbles and whatever. I always try. But I say, no, I want to become one of the best of the best. That is when you reach that level." The winger has certainly been the biggest threat for City in recent fixtures, consistently terrorising full-backs.