Ilkay Gundogan has voiced his frustration over Manchester City's recent defensive struggles and warned that issues at the back could prevent the club from winning major trophies this season.
The midfielder spoke after scoring in City's 1-1 draw with Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. It marked the sixth game in a row in all competitions the Citizens have conceded.
Gundogan emphasised how serious the growing problem is, per Simon Bajkowski of the Manchester Evening News: "When you want to become a top team and fight in all the competitions, you are not allowed to concede goals in every game.