Absolutely ,he joined our club after a horrendous run of injuries in Germany and was regarded by a few on here as a lightweight because he didnt get "stuck in" , the same neandethals who expressed this view are now eating humble pie by the lorry load. He has got stronger and more confident after a few injury free seasons and is now as aggressive in the tackle as any other player in the squad,Probably my imagination but he seems pacier and more aggressive than he was.
Sublime,makes the game look very very easy.
Thought Pep may have taken him off after 60 though,he has become that important,and the rest/protection would have been welcomed.
Absolutely ,he joined our club after a horrendous run of injuries in Germany and was regarded by a few on here as a lightweight because he didnt get "stuck in" , the same neandethals who expressed this view are now eating humble pie by the lorry load. He has got stronger and more confident after a few injury free seasons and is now as aggressive in the tackle as any other player in the squad,
Absolutely agree. Always admired him for the simplicity in his game. And his goal scoring ability that is part of that. The mans’ vision is on the same level as KdB. Both quiet leaders, yet different players and personalities.It's terrible to say but I am delighted that he has made mugs of some of my fellow Blues.
The beauty of Gundo, which was under appreciated, is that he keeps it simple and sensible most of the time and plays the way he is facing.
Absolutely agree. Always admired him for the simplicity in his game. And his goal scoring ability that is part of that. The mans’ vision is on the same level as KdB. Both quiet leaders, yet different players and personalities.
Not sure if both go in to management, but I would like to think Gündogan would suit todays team more.
But I feel very lucky to see both these players at my club. And surrounded by so many good players who are able to understand both.
I don't think Kev will go into management: I think he will hit the beach when he retires as a player.
Gundo could well end up as a manager and I wouldn't be surprised to see him back at City in some sort of coaching role, incl. the big one.
That's because they're not playing as a midfield trio. Walker, Rodri and Cancelo is the midfield trio. Gündy, Haaland and De Bruyne are playing ahead of them.Very attacking up front but very little help to poor Rodri who was surrounded by Villa players.
Very little help on second ball as well - same apply to some other players.
IMO Gundo-KDB-Rodri midfield trio does not work facing aggressive opposition. Gundo himself is brilliant but just the combination is wrong...
That's because they're not playing as a midfield trio. Walker, Rodri and Cancelo is the midfield trio. Gündy, Haaland and De Bruyne are playing ahead of them.
We've had a couple of years of the false-9 (or Gabby as an actual 9) dropping back into midfield. What we have now is the "midfield" pushing right up alongside the striker instead, to prevent Haaland getting isolated and so we have runners that can play off him and take advantage of the space he creates.
But we're still struggling to find the balance. It'll come
Interesting. It sounds like Gundo is babysitting our new boy :)
He has already started taking his coaching badges, Gundogan is very intelligent footballer and will make a great coach imo.I’d be sitting down with him and having a conversation with Ilkay about his desires for game time beyond this season. If he would stick around, with gradually reducing his game time and increasing his coaching responsibilities. I think we should be grooming him into management, if he wants it.
Love him as a player,. Very intelligent.He has already started taking his coaching badges, Gundogan is very intelligent footballer and will make a great coach imo.
Early days for Gundo in his coaching career, but he is learning from the master and hopefully everything works out for him.Love him as a player,. Very intelligent.
Think he has the personality of my as door knob. ( Too much time in Germany)
Not for me..
Don't get me wrong, might have insight and all that. However would need a good team around to make it happen.
Which of you think about it half the job.