Manchester City Fans Convinced They Were "Scammed" With Ilkay Gundogan Signing
Manchester City dropped two crucial points at the weekend, drawing 1-1 with Newcastle United. And, in their frustration, some fans turned their attention to the surprise signing of Ilkay Gundogan this summer. Yes, you read that right – surprise. Fans are convinced that they "got scammed" when they landed the German midfielder on a free transfer after he left Barcelona.
Don’t get me wrong, Gundogan is a solid player and has done the business in his three games for the Citizens. However, many fans are just not impressed with his showing so far. "We got Gundogan for free and still got scammed," exclaimed one X user. A second added: "Gundogan’s looked really off since joining City."
There’s an argument that Gundogan, who played a key role in City’s treble-winning campaign last season, has simply taken a little time to adapt to life back at the Etihad. His performance against the Magpies didn’t do much to quell concerns, however. The former Borussia Dortmund star seemed off the pace, losing possession easily and struggling to dictate play.
One wonders if City manager Pep Guardiola might rethink his squad selection when Kevin De Bruyne returns from injury. "When KDB comes back, he’ll come in for Gundogan. Yes, it’s that simple," quipped a fan. Fair point. Gundogan does face stiff competition for midfield spots from the likes of Rodri, Fernandinho, and even Ruben Dias.
Despite dropping points against Newcastle, Manchester City are still well-entrenched in the title race, sitting second on 14 points. The Blues have a tough league campaign ahead of them, but it remains to be seen if Gundogan can prove himself to be an integral part of the City setup.
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Key Statistics:
- Manchester City dropped 2 points at Newcastle
- Ilkay Gundogan started in midfield alongside Rodri and Fernandinho
- Kevin De Bruyne is due to return from injury shortly
- Manchester City currently sit second in the Premier League table with 14 points
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