Man City midfielder Gundogan admits frustration with versatility

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26 Mar 2022 • 10:05 PM MYT
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Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan admits he'd like to be settled in a consistent position.

Asked whether his versatility is an advantage or disadvantage, Gundogan explained the difficulties in changing position from game-to-game.

"It's a fine line. Basically, you can see it as an advantage to be able to play everything in central midfield," he said.

"But if you don't have the time, it gets complicated. The environment always expects top performance. It's not that easy sometimes.

"I might actually have to say where the best place for me is. But I'm not the type of person who makes aggressive demands. I always try to fit in.

"If my coach needs me for a position, I don't say: I can't do it, I feel just as comfortable in another place. Because the coach has an idea. Sometimes I wish I knew what my position is, which I play week after week. Because then I also know that I'm delivering top performances week after week.

"I almost always played the big games at Manchester City. And when I sat outside, I supported the boys. I put my ego on the back burner. But if I feel like I'm not being judged fairly, I try to talk to the coaches."


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