Gündogan’s Praise for Kroos: A Testament to Midfield Mastery

The Real Madrid midfielder has returned to the German national team and will share the pitch with the Blaugrana.

“Not many midfielders in European football possess Toni’s qualities,” expressed Ilkay.

Napoli – FC Barcelona: Gündogan’s Opportunity

Gündogan had the chance to secure victory in Naples in the last ten seconds of the match! / Telefónica

The captain of the German national team, Ilkay Gündogan, appeared in a press conference on Friday to assess the friendly match between the German team and the French national team. The Barcelona midfielder expressed his satisfaction with Toni Kroos’ return to the national team. “It’s a great feeling to have Toni by your side. Not many midfielders in European football possess Toni’s qualities. I have high expectations of him. I believe we will manage very well,” he acknowledged to the media.

The Euro 2024 will be held in Germany. There is great anticipation in the country to host the tournament, and the Germans hope their team will lift the trophy. However, Gündogan tempered expectations, admitting that, for him, “France and England are my favorites.”

In the same vein, German head coach Julian Nagelsmann spoke about Toni Kroos: “Toni is integrating very well. He doesn’t give off an air of grandeur. He doesn’t stand out in the group for feeling superior. He has an extraordinary ability to lead in a match. He leaves a very good impression.”