The coach was able to change an absolute world -class player a quarter of an hour before the end. For Nico, none other than Rodri came into the game. The Spanish European champion was awarded world football player last year. The fact that City had completed the first Titellose season since 2017 was also due to the serious injury of the leading player. Due to a cruciate ligament rupture, Rodri had failed for months.
Matheus Nunes, who was hired last summer for 62 million euros from Wolverhampton, were not used against Tottenham, as well as home-grown and top talent Nico O’reilly. This also illustrates the obviously merciless competition in Manchester and thus also the sporty precarious situation for İlkay Gündoğan.
What is also noticeable: The former BVB professional, who celebrates its 35th birthday in October, is by far the oldest player who is applying for one of the central midfield places. Bernardo Silva has just turned 31 and Gündoğan still closest. Rodri is again 29 years old, Reijnders 27 and Nunes 26. Cherki and O’reilly even have their entire career in front of them. The newcomer from Lyon recently reached the age of 22, the English U21 international is just 20 years old. The fact that Guardiola prefers these professionals Gündoğan is a clear finger: they are the future of the association, unlike the native Gelsenkirchener.
The signs so condense that the paths of Gündoğan and Manchester City will separate – this time finally. Wherever the player could go is currently being speculated. Rumors about various potential buyers are already in circulation.
The Italian “Tuttosport” recently reported on Juventus Turin’s interest in Gündoğan. In addition, he was offered Inter Milan, writes the sports newspaper. In summer, the Turkish top club Galatasaray wanted to guide him to Istanbul. According to the “picture”, this deal will not come about.