19 | Ilkay Gundogan - 2024/25

[OrigamiNinja]

I don’t know why he is coming on the pitch. It would be different if we had control of the possession but when it’s basketball, he cannot come on the pitch.

 

[Blu1]

I don’t know why he is coming on the pitch. It would be different if we had control of the possession but when it’s basketball, he cannot come on the pitch.

100% mental sub

 

[Damien10]

Anyone see him knock the ball past the defender and try run onto it…

 

[christened at st marks]

Time, it has been great

 

[chris85mcfc]

Hasn't had a decent game since he's come back to the club

 

[silvathechihuahua]

Hasn't had a decent game since he's come back to the club

Terrible isn’t it but I will pretend this season never happened because he’s been legend for us!

 

[Gareth Barry Conlon]

Hasn't had a decent game since he's come back to the club

His legs were gone before he left last time.

 

[moomba]

Goals conceded per minute he's on the pitch must be horrific.

Sad to see, but he needs a tap on the shoulder.

 

[mancityscot]

Complete disaster happens every time he is on the pitch. thanks for the 21-22 season gundo but I think that’s time

 

[Damanino]

he must be feeling shit that he is subbed on and we do some brutal collapse.

the plan for him to come in and give us extra control what happens is panic sets in and we make basic errors time after time. not because he comes in, but what a coincidence...

what Pep must tell him as instructions when about to come in lol. "go in, we need some control, cold head in the middle, simple passes"
and then we mostly concede 2-3 goals in 20 mins periods.

 

[applejuice]

he must be feeling shit that he is subbed on and we do some brutal collapse.

the plan for him to come in and give us extra control what happens is panic sets in and we make basic errors time after time. not because he comes in, but what a coincidence...

what Pep must tell him as instructions when about to come in lol. "go in, we need some control, cold head in the middle, simple passes"
and then we mostly concede 2-3 goals in 20 mins periods.

It does not matter whoever comes in City always loses in the last minutes as long as Rico is on the pitch.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

I don't hold it against him but he has absolutely no business being on the pitch for Manchester City. He is fucking awful.

It's on Pep; the guy who used to be known for his ruthlessness and now just gifts appearances to useless players because they used to be good.

I thought we were past this point. But every time we look like we're about to do well, Pep just tries to sneak Gundo in for a victory lap.

Might as well bring Juanma fucking Lillo on to see the game out.

 

[chris85mcfc]

His legs were gone before he left last time.

Yes said the same myself whilst he was here.

Got some very important goals, but think some people's memories of his ability to get around the pitch have been clouded by that.

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Not suited to modern paced football.

Time for him to go into the backroom.

 

[akrh215]

Obviously, it’s sad to see players like Gundo being finished; he just can’t keep up anymore, and it’s heartbreaking because this is exactly what makes the difference. A few years ago, we had the best midfield in the world, and that’s why we were the best team. Prime Gundi was an incredible player, especially alongside prime KDB and Rodri, with Bernardo completing the trio. Then you had Mahrez and Foden thriving because of that insane midfield. That’s what we need - great technical, creative players who can also handle the tempo. You get that, and you’re unstoppable.

 

[Lowtower]

Feared the worst when he trotted on.

Sad to be sat there thinking that.

 

[Akira]

We actually did buy a new midfielder but Pep still chooses Gundo to see the game out.

 

[Crooked_rain]

I hoped him coming back would work out. He was decent for Barca and was decent for Germany last summer, so I hoped he would have one more season in him. Clearly he doesn't.

Not gonna knock the fella. He's a legend for us and it's a simple case of his body unable to do what the mind wants. Happens to every player eventually.

Give him a coaching role or something but he shouldn't be getting a shirt number next season.

 

[Gabriel]

We actually did buy a new midfielder but Pep still chooses Gundo to see the game out.

Bought two if you include Nunes.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

Being used as a scapegoat