Ilkay Gundogan Quotes

Ilkay Gundogan

Profession : Athlete

Birth : October 24, 1990

I speak German, Turkish and English perfectly. And I can communicate in Russian.

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Everyone has his or her own opinion and I always welcome criticism. That's why we have freedom of expression and that's also what I stand for - but I won't stand for insults.

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Believe me: Everyone at City knows about Timo Werner. Many of my team-mates asked what kind of guy he is. He deserves respect.

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When you are in front and top of the table, it feels great to look at it.

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We always feel when we're able to score the first goal or an early goal, we feel like we are unstoppable.

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Pep has so much charisma that always makes you give more than 100 per cent, not only in matches, but in training too. His way of understanding the game also suits my style perfectly.

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It would be the completely wrong thing to go into games with fear.

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Because of our Turkish roots, we still have a very strong relationship with Turkey.

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The Champions League is maybe the most prestigious competition in the game and if you don't win it, as much as we are a great team, you feel like there's always something missing.

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To be honest I think watching from the sidelines is one of the most difficult things.

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I wish that sometimes there is a little more honesty and that you can discuss things openly. There should not be taboo subjects.

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You shouldn't want to imitate people if it doesn't fit with your own style.

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I take care of who I am and what I do, treating people in the nicest way possible and everything comes back in life.

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Klopp's philosophy? Getting the ball back, a quick switching game, combinations and then ice cold in front of goal.

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Rehab is always up and down for the mind and for the body.

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When you are not able to score the first goal, maybe we get nervous and don't 100% feel the confidence is there and we have to be patient.

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I had four great years with Jurgen and I like him as a person and as a coach.

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It's important in sport and life, if you do something with confidence you always do it better. That's the same in football and everything else.

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In my opinion, Havertz is even better than Ballack in terms of his playing ability.

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I think struggles are part of our profession. And it's always about overcoming these kind of moments.

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