Ilkay Gundogan’s post El-Clasico rant is not an issue.
The German midfielder joined the Catalan giants on a free transfer upon the expiry of his contract with Manchester City.
Gundogan was frustrated with Barcelona’s 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the El Clasico and expressed his frustration publicly post the game.
The veteran midfielder slammed the squad for not showing enough anger or emotion after a heartbreaking to their arch rivals.
Barcelona coach Xavi was asked about the situation and the boss insisted there is no controversy in the dressing room.
“Gündogan’s interview was spoken about within the dressing room, he clarified what he meant and there is no problem. No one has to tell us what the demands are at Barça — especially me having spent my whole life at the club.
“We agree with Gündogan and don’t see any controversy. We lost El Clásico because we made mistakes. There was a lack of concentration and we disconnected.
“He expressed the anger we all felt. I could have said it or someone else, but he did because his culture is perhaps different to ours.”
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