Richard Jolly: Why Ilkay Gundogan’s assessment of Manchester City is so alarming for Pep Guardiola

The good news for Manchester City is that there is someone who can identify their issues. Someone sufficiently well placed that he is found at the heart of their team, so well connected his neighbours include Pep Guardiola and so well respected he was once voted their captain.

Ilkay Gundogan’s footballing brain is such that many expect him to become a manager, perhaps even Manchester City manager.