Merchas Doski
Viktoria PlzeňLB
Possession Builder
Dec 7, 1999 (26)
Left
5'8"
212 lb
Defensive standout in defeat
Doski had four clearances, three interceptions, one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-0 defeat against France.
Analysis: Doski was quite busy compared to other Iraq players, as he posted team-high counts of tackles and interceptions while adding 54 passes and six duels won during a tough matchup. The left-back, who had scored the team's lone goal in the pre-tournament friendlies, has been forced to focus on defending in the official games, but he should face a more favorable test in the remaining group match against Senegal.
Sends three crosses
Doski registered three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 4-1 defeat against Norway.
Analysis: Doski covered significant ground on the left flank against Norway on Tuesday, recording three crosses and six tackles while maintaining a 79 percent duel success rate. He recently concluded his second season with Viktoria Plzen, tallying one goal and two assists across 43 appearances, a stint that included two matches in the Champions League and seven in the Europa League. Given his extensive experience in European competition, he will be a key figure in the back line, however, his defensive impact remains limited by his positioning as a fullback, particularly as his defense struggled to contain Norway's attack throughout the match Tuesday.
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