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Ilkay Gundogan's wife, Sara, has stepped into the fray surrounding her husband's recent outburst aimed at Barcelona teammates, labelling his mindset as a "treble mentality."
The midfielder, visibly irked by Barcelona's Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, minced no words in his criticism post-match, sparking both divisions within the dressing room and a fan backlash.
His criticism spanned from Ronald Araujo's early red card to defensive lapses that allowed PSG to stage a remarkable comeback.
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Find out how Barcelona players reacted to İlkay Gündoğan's public criticism of their implosion in the Champions League exit to PSG.
Gundogan's Wife Sara Comes to His Defense
Gundogan didn't hold back in his assessment of crucial moments that led to Barcelona's demise against PSG.
"You know, in these kind of crucial moments, you need to be sure to get the ball. If you don't, and again I don't know if he touched the ball or not, you need to stay away.
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"I would prefer to concede a goal there or give the striker 1v1. Although, the ball was played quite far ahead so I don't even know if he would have reached the ball. But maybe let our goalkeeper save us or even concede a goal because to go a player down so early on just kills your game."
Amid the storm sparked by Gundogan's comments, his wife Sara took to social media to defend him, showcasing a picture of Gundogan celebrating his Champions League win in 2023 and emphasizing his dedication and mindset.
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Sara said, as reported by the Sun, "This man is a working hard guy and his football opinions are about improving and he is giving everything to this team. His mentality is a treble mentality."
The rift within Barcelona's ranks and the backlash from fans underscore the tension surrounding Gundogan's outspoken critique.
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As the dust settles, all eyes will be on how the team regroups and moves forward from this turbulent episode.
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