Trade winds swirl all around the home opener for FC Barcelona. Ilkay Gundogan, who sat out the La Liga opener with slight knock, is reportedly moving closer towards a return to Manchester City. Whether the deal gets done or not, by this weekend, he is likely to miss out again here versus Athletic Club. There is no reason to risk the German midfielder, when Gundogan has one … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Athletic Club: Gundogan, Olmo, Roberto, Fati
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Man City Looking to Bring Ilkay Gundogan Back from Barcelona
Ilkay Gundogan missed FC Barcelona's season opening win at Valencia, due to injury. Turns out, there was something else going on at the same time with that. The German midfielder sat out on Saturday for precautionary reasons, as he's not thought to have any serious fitness issue. Gundogan reportedly wants out of Barcelona and the Catalan Club are looking to let him leave. … [Read more...] about Man City Looking to Bring Ilkay Gundogan Back from Barcelona
Ilkay Gundogan Added to FC Barcelona Injury List
Ilkay Gundogan now finds himself on the list of the FC Barcelona walking wounded. Gundogan will miss out on today's season opener at Valencia, due to the head injury that he suffered on Monday in the Joan Camper Trophy game. The situation is not thought to be serious, as this is more precautionary. … [Read more...] about Ilkay Gundogan Added to FC Barcelona Injury List
Barcelona Team News vs Real Madrid: Raphinha, Ilkay Gundogan, Jules Kounde
This may be a friendly, but there is no such thing as a "friendly" in an El Clasico. There is no friendliness when Real Madrid and FC Barcelona get together. Raphinha, Ilkay Gundogan and Jules Kounde are all expected to play a part here though, as they are set to link up with the rest of the team for this epic match at the home of the New York Jets and New York Giants … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Real Madrid: Raphinha, Ilkay Gundogan, Jules Kounde
Barcelona Team News vs Granada: Gundogan, Roque, Ter Stegen
Barca boss Xavi will certainly have plenty of selection issues to deal with when his side hosts Granada CF on Sunday. Midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is the latest concern, as he's a doubt here due to a back issue. Elsewhere Ferran Torres is out until the end of the month, at least, with a thigh injury. Also out until about the start of March is Joao Felix, who is battling an … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Granada: Gundogan, Roque, Ter Stegen
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Osasuna (Spanish Super Cup Semifinal)
Heading into the Spanish Super Cup semifinal clash versus Osasuna, FC Barcelona have plenty of issues to speak of. Maybe the biggest problems they have are in the final third, as scoring has been a big issue for the Blaugranes. Both Robert Lewandowski and Joao Felix are at risk of losing their places in the first team, although, for what it's worth, we're picking them in our … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Osasuna (Spanish Super Cup Semifinal)
FC Barcelona Team News vs Osasuna: Pedri, Cancelo, Martinez, Gundogan
Do you want the bad news or good news first, FC Barcelona supporters? We'll do bad- even though the hamstring injury to Inigo Martinez is less serious than was initially believed, he'll still be out four to five weeks, according to manager Xavi. Also, midfielder Ilkay Gundogan missed training yesterday, due to an unspecified illness. While Martinez is on the shelf for … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Osasuna: Pedri, Cancelo, Martinez, Gundogan
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (El Clasico Friendly)
Before the summer ends, Kylian Mbappe will probably get his desired move to Real Madrid. Or at least it seems like he will, but it's a shame he won't be there for the El Clasico friendly in Arlington, Texas Saturday night. One player who has signed already this summer with a club in this greatest of rivalries this summer is Ilkay Gundogan. The Manchester City turned FC … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (El Clasico Friendly)