Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan believes there should be “more honesty” between players and the media, with it important for players to speak their mind.
The Germany international believes the relationship between those competing on the field and those reporting off it can be “predictable” at times.
As a result, fans around the world are denied access to subjects which could be considered “taboo”.
Few are prepared to address such topics, in public at least, with Per Mertesacker bucking the trend in a recent interview which saw him admit to being left feeling sick by the pressure of having to deliver at the very highest level.