19 | Ilkay Gundogan - 2024/25

[Keeper!]

Stupid decision in hindsight but when we re-signed him it wasn't. Gundo asked the question, Pep answered it and we brought him back much to the gladness and approval of the majority on here. I seem to recall you being positive about it, I was.

It's clear for all yo see he's past his best and struggling but he's playing more minutes due to our injury situation than he should be. When we get De Bruyne Foden Silva back to their best and when we get a solution to Rodri being out then we will hopefully use Gundo sparingly.

I agree but even in a minor role he would struggle.

His legs have gone and his mind has also slowed down, he is 34 and also had a year out of the PL, getting back up to speed would be difficult for a player in his prime, never mind an old veteran with several serious injuries in the past.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

I agree but even in a minor role he would struggle.

His legs have gone and his mind has also slowed down, he is 34 and also had a year out of the PL, getting back up to speed would be difficult for a player in his prime, never mind an old veteran with several serious injuries in the past.

He was also brought back to become a coach (and possible RH man to Pep) at the club.

I don't think we made a mistake but it's clearly not working out for him as a player right now.

 

[sir baconface]

He was also brought back to become a coach (and possible RH man to Pep) at the club.

That would be good but is it guesswork or has it been reliably reported anywhere?

 

[Keeper!]

He was also brought back to become a coach (and possible RH man to Pep) at the club.

I don't think we made a mistake but it's clearly not working out for him as a player right now.

Make him a coach them because he is no longer a player that's good enough.

 

[hoodyeezus]

I couldn’t believe how overmatched he was yesterday. Poor recovery, lack of vertical play and just no physicality at all. Has to take a small role after the winter transfer window.

 

[ScottSinclair]

If he starts at Anfield then I know we have written the season off, which is disapointing given how predictable our issues is.

The injuries and the fact that we don't have anyone else isn't and excuse when he is this poor. This is where you try literally anything else.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

That would be good but is it guesswork or has it been reliably reported anywhere?

I read a while back Gundo was already doing his coaching badges to become a coach at City before he left for Barca.

Gundogan sees future in coaching after learning from Guardiola

Manchester City returnee Ilkay Gundogan is ready to learn more under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola. The Spaniard is perhaps the best manager in soccer currently and one of the best historically. The German midfielder has had the opportunity to see his managerial prowess up close. Moreover, from...

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Ilkay Gundogan: Footage of German coaching Man City U16s is fascinating

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[M23 Citizen]

Sadly, Gündoğan is gone at this level.

 

[Lavinda Past]

Sadly, Gündoğan is gone at this level.

True, but no-one can ever say that he doesn't still give 100% every game... which is a lot more than most gave yesterday.

 

[eastmanc]

If he starts at Anfield then I know we have written the season off, which is disapointing given how predictable our issues isin.

The injuries and the fact that we don't have anyone else isn't and excuse when he is this poor. This is where you try literally anything else.

Unfortunately City are down to the bare bones at the moment, try Jacob Wright there, he couldn't be any worse. It is so sad that one of our all time hero's is ending like this.