On June 24, Beijing time, during the Belgium press conference, player Doku shared his mentality and experience in the Euro. He was adamant that the mistake against Slovakia will not break him down.
Talking about the pressure of the game, Doku admitted that it does exist, but he emphasized that as long as he wins the game, he doesn't need to be influenced by other factors. Regarding his individual performance, he made it clear that he does not care about statistics, such as whether or not he will be the top scorer in this Europa League, and that his goal is to help his team win the Europa League.
Reflecting on the fumble against Slovakia, Doku admitted to being frustrated at the time, but he chose to be positive and give his all to help the team. He explained the exact context of the error and expressed his willingness to accept responsibility for the mistake, arguing that it was a technical error rather than him choosing the wrong position or action.
Regarding his change of heart after his rise to fame, Doku says he is still the same boy from Rennes and that the change in status has not affected his self-perception. He humbly states that he is not a so-called "star".
Speaking about his relationship with his teammates, Doku made special mention of his understanding with Lukaku and De Bruyne. He said that he has a deep connection with Lukaku and is honest with each other, and has good cooperation both on and off the field. As for De Bruyne, Doku expressed his best wishes for his teammate's future career.
