Ilkay Gundogan in action during Manchester City's 2-0 Champions League loss at Juventus. Photo: Claudia Greco/Reuters
Ilkay Gundogan in action during Manchester City's 2-0 Champions League loss at Juventus. Photo: Claudia Greco/Reuters
Richard Jolly
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The good news for Manchester City is that there is someone who can identify their issues. Someone sufficiently well placed that he is found at the heart of their team, so well connected his neighbours include Pep Guardiola and so well respected he was once voted their captain.
Ilkay Gundogan’s footballing brain is such that many expect him to become a manager, perhaps even Manchester City manager.