Man Metropolis’s Ilkay Gundogan after 6-0 Membership World Cup win: Must be higher
ATLANTA — Ilkay Gündogan was essential of elements of Manchester Metropolis‘s efficiency regardless of their 6-0 win over Al Ain and mentioned a “gradual” begin to the second half value them the prospect to attain an important seventh purpose.
Metropolis wanted to win 7-0 to make sure that a degree in opposition to Juventus in Orlando on Thursday could be adequate to high their group on the Membership World Cup.
Pep Guardiola’s crew received six thanks to 2 from Gundogan, one every from Claudio Echeverri, Rayan Cherki, Oscar Bobb and an Erling Haaland penalty.
The objectives from Echeverri and Cherki have been the primary as Man Metropolis gamers, however the failure to attain the seventh means Metropolis must beat Juventus to complete high of Group G.
“It felt like we would have liked the seventh on the finish,” Gundogan mentioned. “We set that as our goal at half time, however sadly we did not begin the second half adequate, we have been a bit gradual. It felt prefer it value us on the finish.”
Victory for Metropolis means they’re assured a spot within the spherical of 16.
However when substitute Cherki made it 6-0 within the 89th minute, the gamers sprinted again to the midway line in an try and get one other.
There was nonetheless time for Metropolis to vogue a wonderful probability for Phil Foden, who noticed his close-range effort saved.
“Even within the first half there have been quick intervals the place we weren’t that exact when it comes to our passing and the way in which we performed,” Gundogan mentioned.
“It is one thing we have to observe and get higher as a result of on the highest stage you shouldn’t permit your self to be not good for such a very long time.
“It felt fairly lengthy to be sincere. It felt not less than 5 or 10 minutes too lengthy when it comes to the requirements we now have.
“A seventh purpose would have given us the next likelihood, but it surely additionally does not matter. We want efficiency in opposition to Juve and to win the sport.”
Gundogan’s two objectives, the primary a pleasant chip which discovered the far nook, earned him the man-of-the-match award.
The 34-year-old has been linked with a transfer from Metropolis this summer time amid curiosity from Galatasaray, however talking after the sport he advised that he is eager to remain.
“I’ve another yr left on my contract and I am very pleased right here, I feel everyone is aware of that,” he mentioned.
“I’m dedicated to that competitors and having fun with my soccer. I nonetheless consider I’ve a number of years in me on the highest stage by taking excellent care of myself.
“I’ve confirmed final season the place I did not miss a sport. I am accessible, I am match, I wish to play on the highest stage for for much longer.”
