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19 | Ilkay Gundogan - 2024/25
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Really hope they come to an agreement for him to leave. Crucial that we move the midfield forward this summer.
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I actually think Gundo is top of the list as right player to keep out of Kev, Kova and Bernie. Still think he has enough to offer on and off the pitch to work keeping around for another year. We just can't be playing him as a sole defensive mid or a double pivot with another unc.
Yeah, people who thought we’d replace De Bruyne, Gundogan, Kovacic and Bernardo in a single window were never being realistic. Realistically, only 2 will probably leave at most.I actually think Gundo is top of the list as right player to keep out of Kev, Kova and Bernie. Still think he has enough to offer on and off the pitch to work keeping around for another year. We just can't be playing him as a sole defensive mid or a double pivot with another unc.
Many,many, many players have been forced out with 1 year left on deals, Barca did it to Gundo just last year, I feel like we should still get rid personally, but if he stays then bernardo or kova should definitely go.
If they all stay it will ruin another season, straight up. Pep will play them over new signings and we'll come 4th
If they all stay it will ruin another season, straight up. Pep will play them over new signings and we'll come 4th
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Agree, still absolute class.Been getting better and better-rarely injured. Glad he’s staying.
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two years ago, the club refused to give him 2 or 3 years extension, they offered him I think just 1 year because of his age.
Not sure if the club is doing the same mistake again with Kevin.
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I think the difference is salary. When you are kicked out by other clubs you appreciate the original offer better.two years ago, the club refused to give him 2 or 3 years extension, they offered him I think just 1 year because of his age.
Not sure if the club is doing the same mistake again with Kevin.
Agree. Over the full season, I think he’s been comfortably better than the others. He’s looked exposed at times, but that’s been largely due to issues with the setup. I haven’t seen anything to think that he’s physically done - still moves pretty well.I actually think Gundo is top of the list as right player to keep out of Kev, Kova and Bernie. Still think he has enough to offer on and off the pitch to work keeping around for another year. We just can't be playing him as a sole defensive mid or a double pivot with another unc.
What? Barca forced Gündogan out? A team of the season player, one of the best midfield performances in La Liga last year? Give me a break..Many,many, many players have been forced out with 1 year left on deals, Barca did it to Gundo just last year, I feel like we should still get rid personally, but if he stays then bernardo or kova should definitely go.
If they all stay it will ruin another season, straight up. Pep will play them over new signings and we'll come 4th
Should just let him go anyway, he's gonna be 35 next year. I don't think a worse version of current Gundo can help us chase titles.
I think he’s mint. Pep has figured his position out in recent weeks and isn’t being asked to get up and down all game anymore. I noticed on Saturday he lingered on the halfway line a fair bit when Palace attacked us.
He was then used to man mark a specific player on the press and I think that’s where he’s good because of how well he reads the game.
On the ball he’s class. Always will be. If he can preserve energy (shouldn’t play as much next season, I doubt the plan was to play so much this season!) then he’s a massive help going forward because of his off-ball intelligence.
He was then used to man mark a specific player on the press and I think that’s where he’s good because of how well he reads the game.
On the ball he’s class. Always will be. If he can preserve energy (shouldn’t play as much next season, I doubt the plan was to play so much this season!) then he’s a massive help going forward because of his off-ball intelligence.
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His role this year was a support for our midfield. Instead, because of injuries, he has had to be a pivotal member. With Rodri back and some good recruitment he can be what he was meant to be.
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West Ham away was the template for what his involvement should have been this season. Play the last 20, 30 minutes, keep hold of the ball and keep things ticking over.
Hopefully that’s what he can provide next season.
He could also be very useful to have around next year if we are going to sign Wirtz.
Hopefully that’s what he can provide next season.
He could also be very useful to have around next year if we are going to sign Wirtz.
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Part of the reason Gundo came back was to become a coach after 2 seasons.Should just let him go anyway, he's gonna be 35 next year. I don't think a worse version of current Gundo can help us chase titles.
He's going nowhere.
That's great, he can join the coach team with Fernandinho next season.Part of the reason Gundo came back was to become a coach after 2 seasons.
He's going nowhere.
He had a 1 year extension based on appearances which is something we probably leaned towards putting in the 2 year deal.
Has he played more because of injuries? Probably but not much more.
Had he been good this year?
Well without Rodri we’ve had to use Gundo or Kov at the 6 and the movement just isn’t great. Since Jan with Nico behind him he’s looked so much better. Remember Gundo was Barca’s best player last year and his expectations there showed how mentally strong he is. He was calling Barca and the players out for poor performances and mentality.
Is it worth having him stay another year?
I would. He can take less minutes and be there to cover. I’d still be comfortable with him playing with the right players around him. His leadership is also invaluable. And like others had said he’ll move into coaching.
Has he played more because of injuries? Probably but not much more.
Had he been good this year?
Well without Rodri we’ve had to use Gundo or Kov at the 6 and the movement just isn’t great. Since Jan with Nico behind him he’s looked so much better. Remember Gundo was Barca’s best player last year and his expectations there showed how mentally strong he is. He was calling Barca and the players out for poor performances and mentality.
Is it worth having him stay another year?
I would. He can take less minutes and be there to cover. I’d still be comfortable with him playing with the right players around him. His leadership is also invaluable. And like others had said he’ll move into coaching.
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