Pep Guardiola has reportedly noted the hole left in their squad by the absence of u0130lkay Gündou011fan, who now plays for FC Barcelona.
Mateo Kovau010diu0107 and Matheus Nunes have been used in his absence but neither has quite measured up to the German international.
Gündou011fan was Guardiola’s first signings when he arrived at Manchester City, and one of the captains of the team. Guardiola has always been an admirer of his, but he was eventually allowed to leave on a free transfer.
There are some who say that Gündou011fan would have changed the fortunes of the English club this season if he were available to play against Real Madrid.