Guardiola Applauds Gundogan's Resilient Mentality and Strategic Brilliance in Recent Performance

The midfielder made a triumphant return to the club by scoring in his first game back during a thrilling Champions League match against Slovan Bratislava in Slovakia.

Guardiola had not been pleased with Gundogan in their 1-1 draw with Newcastle United.

“We know he can do it,” he told TNT Sports. 

“Strong mentality. The game in Newcastle was not really good, maybe one of the worst I have ever seen with him in the last eight or nine years but this happens. This is why he has to play.

“His position, holding midfielder, he is so intelligent, he played a fantastic game today.”