Barcelona boss Hansi Flick gives his opinion on Ilkay Gundogan's future at the club.
Barcelona's manager, Hansi Flick, gave a crucial update on the future of Ilkay Gundogan amid links to Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce.
Gundogan linked with an exit
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What Flick said
Gundogan did not make the team that beat Valencia in the LALIGA opener at the Mestalla, which seemed to lend credence to the rumours of his desired exit.
Flick addressed Gundogan's omission, explaining that the former Manchester City captain had some problems, was dizzy, and hence was dropped.
On the matter of his future, Flick’s response suggested there was some truth to the rumours. However, he did say he had a feeling Gundogan would remain at the club.
"As you know, he has had some problems and felt a bit dizzy,” Flick said. “We agreed that he would stay at home and I have spoken to him to see how he felt, but what we said to each other remains between us. I have the feeling that he will stay."
Meanwhile, Flick has provided some insight into how he plans on deploying youngster Lamine Yamal this campaign.
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