"I think it is going to be a bit weird, also, against my ex-teammates, a coach I have worked with, have many memories with and was very close to."
"In this stadium, playing again, after so much success over so many years, it will be very beautiful and I am looking forward to it."
"Never underestimate him. He is a goal machine and we all know he has everything to score as many goals as he wants in a game or a whole season. It is almost impossible to control him throughout 90 minutes, but it is important not just to defend against him but the whole team collectively to try to avoid him getting into situations where he can score. That is one of the secrets to get something out of the game."
Ilkay Gundogan returns to Manchester City's Etihad Stadium with Galatasaray for a crucial Champions League clash. He spent eight of the previous nine years at Manchester City, winning five Premier League titles, a Champions League trophy and two FA Cups. Galatasaray sit 17th in the group stage and need a positive result to keep playoff hopes in their own hands. The occasion carries strong emotion and personal significance after long-term success and close relationships with former teammates and a former coach. Containing Erling Haaland is central to Galatasaray's game plan, requiring collective defensive discipline rather than individual focus.
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