Pep Guardiola’s main frustration reveals after UCL final, as Blues interested in signing highly-rated Madrid defender
Following the UCL final defeat to Chelsea, Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has hinted at frustration with manager Pep Guardiola’s Champions League final tactics.
In defeat to Chelsea, instead of playing either Rodri or Fernandinho in the base of midfield, Guardiola selected Gundogan for the position.
Gundogan was one of City’s best players in an advanced position this season – finishing the campaign as top scorer with 17 goals.
“A few days before the final, it became apparent that there is an special idea in the head of the manager,” he said in a Germany press conference.
“I tried to make the best of it. It should not be.“
Blues interested in signing highly-rated Madrid defender
According to latest reports, Chelsea are interested in signing Sergio Ramos, according to The Hard Tackle via Defensa Central. The Real Madrid ace is nearing the end of his lengthy association with the La Liga giants and is expected to be available for free at the start of next month.
The 35-year-old was pegged with injuries in the 2020-21 season. When fit, he is still among the best defenders in the world at the moment.
The Blues are looking for a new defender with both Fikayo Tomori and Kurt Zouma expected to leave in the summer. Tuchel is eager to bring the Spanish defender to Stamford Bridge, but the German will also consider Ramos’ partner Raphael Varane as an alternative target.