Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan has put personal relationships on hold to focus on his duties for his homeland. So the Euro 2024 quarter-final against football Spain (July 5) will not be spared the chance to make way for familiar faces like Lamine Yamal or Rody.
Lamine, the ‘La Roja’ winger phenomenon, was Gundoan’s teammate at Barcelona. While Rodri enjoyed several successful years together at Man City. UFABET
If they meet outside the pitch, the German midfielder can take the pair on a food tour of the beer city. But on the grass at the Stuttgart Arena, they won’t be as friendly.
“It’s going to be one of the most exciting games of the tournament – would you say it’s the best? Or do you think it’s not?” he told UEFA’s website.
“To Lamine, he’s a 16-year-old kid who’s come a long way.”
“Because when we look back to when we were 16 years old, like him. I have to say that he was in a completely different point than us.”
“The way he plays football, the risk-taking. He is a very important player for both the Spanish national team and Barcelona. I admire what he has done.”
“As for Rodri, I still remember his first season with Man City very well,”
“He usually does extra training sessions of 45 minutes to an hour with the manager Pep Guardiola.”
“He has come a long way and learned a lot.”
“Personally, I would say Holding is the best midfielder in the world. You can’t make a player of that calibre play 90 minutes. But there are ways to make things more challenging for him.”
Asian Handicap draw Spain -10, Total score 2 goals 2.5 goals -10