In the second round of the English Premier League match tonight, Manchester City thrashed Ipswich with a score of 4-1, ushering in another victory in the new season. The returning Gündoğan made his debut in this match and was interviewed by the club's official after the match to share his thoughts and feelings about the game.
Talking about the touching scene of the standing ovation of the fans when he came on as a substitute, Gündoğan couldn't hide his excitement: "Yesterday was the first time I trained with my teammates, and it felt as if I had never been away before, it was very intimate, just like coming home. It was an honor to represent this wonderful club again and to play alongside a great group of players in front of such passionate fans. This special emotion makes me appreciate every opportunity to play even more."
Gündoğan also revealed that he has received a lot of positive feedback and encouragement since his return, which has made him even more excited to do well in the competition: "I've received a lot of messages in the last two days, and 99% of the people have said positive things, and they're excited. I appreciate their support and am looking forward to a good performance today. Fortunately, we came out on top and it was the perfect start for me."
For manager Pep Guardiola, Gündoğan expressed his high respect and expectations: "Guardiola is a very demanding coach, which is exactly what I like and enjoy. Because he always pushes me to reach my limits and take on new challenges. I had a short meeting with him and he introduced me to some of the do's and don'ts of the game and the new changes in the team. I feel very confident and ready for the next challenges."
Looking back on the game, Gündoğan believes that his team showed great resilience after conceding the first goal: "It's always hard to accept conceding the first goal, but the important thing is that we stayed calm and responded quickly. The team scored three goals in the next period, which showed our strength and team spirit. I know how strong we are at home, especially when we are two or three goals ahead, and it is very difficult for opponents to equalize. I think it was a very good game and we showed our strength."
Finally, Gündoğan expressed his outlook for the future: "I'm proud to be back here and create new memories with the people here. I hope we can continue this form and win more for the team. Before the International Match Day, we hope to make it three wins in a row and lay a good foundation for the next matches."
