He's likely to be the replacement for KDB despite the wishes of some, so we'll have to hope the consistency of regular playing time will help him hit some form.
We keep talking about his Dortmund form, but I was really happy with him in 16/17 before he got crocked (I think he averaged a goal every 3 games or something), and I don't think it's unreasonable he might get back there sooner or later with regular games. He scored against Liverpool, United and Tottenham last season and he's scored against Barcelona too, so his goal threat might become valuable to us as an attempt at a replacement for Kev's creative output.
We could do with it & also assists if KDB is missing.
He says today he is very fit after being injury free, so there is no more to come in that regard if that's true.
Just have to hope it's only match fitness which had him off the pace.
I do think a run of games int he side would really help him. It's the same with the likes of Danilo, or even recently Jesus. They're getting 20-30 minutes a week or less, and then when needed expected to hit their top form. I have no doubt KDB would be miles below his best level if he only started 2 games a month.
have you seen the games he played when ferna was out or he had to come in,?As good as Gundogan is, and he is quality two things happened last year when he played, one was our ability to win the ball back quickly suffered the second was the failure of the high press, yes a lack of pace was exposed, Pep may have the answer but i was hoping for a young pacy DM to hide the problem, as we did not get one Gudun is going to have to improve that area