nellyonthewing
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Gundogan will either restore his Premier League mojo or he won't . Possibly as in the case of KdB the magic is sill there but misfiring as the years take their toll.
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19 | Ilkay Gundogan - 2024/25
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kaz7
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You need to stick to thorPeople needs to accept Gundogan is past his prime. He isnt 24 anymore, he turns 34 in 3 weeks.
BlueMoonAcrossThePond
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Maybe.People needs to accept Gundogan is past his prime. He isnt 24 anymore, he turns 34 in 3 weeks.
On the other had, Gundo was great in the Euros. I think it was just an off night for him.
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Gundo is great when we are controlling the game, but he is no longer suited to midfield battles or chasing opponents who attack in behind him. That’s exactly how Brentford pulled us apart in the first half a few weeks ago. They overloaded our left and had their #24 just walk in behind Gundo, and he was on every time.
He’ll play his part this season, and deliver on occasion, but he can not be a Starting XI player for many games this season.
He’ll play his part this season, and deliver on occasion, but he can not be a Starting XI player for many games this season.
M23 Citizen
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He was good in the first few games but thought he was really poor against Spain, he was hooked after 55 minutes.Maybe.
On the other had, Gundo was great in the Euros. I think it was just an off night for him.
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Was Gundo ever suited to "midfield battles or chasing opponents who attack in behind him"?Gundo is great when we are controlling the game, but he is no longer suited to midfield battles or chasing opponents who attack in behind him. That’s exactly how Brentford pulled us apart in the first half a few weeks ago. They overloaded our left and had their #24 just walk in behind Gundo, and he was on every time.
He’ll play his part this season, and deliver on occasion, but he can not be a Starting XI player for many games this season.
For me, Gundo has always been mostly a deep-lying mid, adept at running the game. Defense has never been his forte.
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We will see the real Gundo after the international break.
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Without Rodri, he might need to show much more defensive capability!Was Gundo ever suited to "midfield battles or chasing opponents who attack in behind him"?
For me, Gundo has always been mostly a deep-lying mid, adept at running the game. Defense has never been his forte.
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Very well played tonight and unlucky not to add to his first half goal. Again, though, playing attack vs defence is a Godsend to him when playing a pivot-type role, as it allows him the time and space to be his most effective.
He definitely has an important role to play this year in the absence of Rodri…but it is a role that must be well-suited to his current strengths, and not just any old time we need a warm body in there!
He definitely has an important role to play this year in the absence of Rodri…but it is a role that must be well-suited to his current strengths, and not just any old time we need a warm body in there!
johnny crossan
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big improvement on his barcodes effort according to Pep