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Ilkay Gundogan compares 'father figure' Jurgen Klopp and Man City boss Pep Guardiola
08.04.2022 - 12:07 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Ilkay Gundogan says Jurgen Klopp's man-management stands out from his time working with the current Liverpool boss, while Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has a more tactical and analytical approach.
Gundogan is one of the few players to have worked with both world-class managers, who will renew their rivalry on Sunday as City host Liverpool in a Premier League fixture that will have a huge say on which side wins the title.
For Gundogan, who has warned City of Liverpool's most dangerous threats, he says his current style has been moulded by both Klopp and Guardiola, as well as Thomas Tuchel and Joachim Low.
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"The contribution of the coaches I work with is very special to me," he told Turkish TV channel Tivibu Spor, highlighting Klopp's personal touch with his players.
"When I came to Dortmund at the age of 20, I had an adaptation problem. The first six months were tough for me. But Klopp helped me because he treated his players like a father figure, like a friend. He was always with me, gave me confidence.
"I spent five successful years with him. I became a national player. I started working with Low. Then I had an incredible season with Tuchel in Dortmund. Then I had the opportunity to work with Guardiola.
"As I have always been a fan of Guardiola, I always wanted to work with him. In 2016, the opportunity arose and we had a phone call with him. We talked, we argued, and I finally came to Manchester City. I have been very happy here for five-six years. I am very happy with Pep, even my neighbour himself. He is a coach who has given me a lot. I am very satisfied with the coaches I have worked with so far."
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22.04.2022 / 14:43
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