How did Pep Guardiola shape defensive midfielder Ilkay Gündogan into the Champions League finalist’s most dangerous goalscorer? A search for traces in Bochum, Nuremberg, Dortmund and Manchester.
Suddenly the long-awaited final for Ilkay Gündogan was on the brink. Saturday, 9 p.m., final of the Champions League between Manchester City and Chelsea FC in Porto: In order not to endanger his commitment in this final, Gündogan broke off the season in the Premier League a week and a half ago. After a blow to the knee, he was substituted at the game in Brighton – and did not play on the last day of the game. It wasn’t until Monday that he gave the all-clear: “I am alright” – I’m fine! Thanks for asking.
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