‘He’s something else’ – Man City fans react as Gundogan reveals conversation with teammate that predicted Champions League win

Manchester City fans have had their say on Ilkay ‘s revelation about Scott Carson ahead of the UEFA Champions League final against Inter.

Gundogan, who just left the Premier League winners for Barcelona as a free agent, captained City to a stunning Treble triumph last season.

The midfielder shone bright in the final when the Citizens beat Inter Milan 1-0 at Istanbul’s Ataturk Stadium.

That was the same venue for Liverpool’s 2005 comeback win over AC Milan, where Pep Guardiola’s reserve keeper Carson was a sub.

Outgoing club captain Ilkay Gundogan has now revealed the convincing conversation that took place by Carson that expressed the confidence that was around the dressing room coming into the match.

Writing as part of an emotional farewell letter to Manchester City and the club’s supporters, Ilkay Gundogan has detailed the words of reserve goalkeeper Scott Carson, who referred to his past experiences in the competition as a reason why the club were destined for immortality.

“When we got on the bus over to the hotel, I was sitting near Scott Carson, and obviously he had been a part of that Liverpool team that came back from 3–0 down against AC Milan in 2005,” said Gundogan.

“He said, ‘Don’t worry, boys. Every time I come to Istanbul, I leave with a Champions League trophy.’ Hahahah. With Scott in the squad, we couldn’t lose, I suppose. “

These Gundogan’s quote shared on Twitter gathered a number of replies from a wide range of Man City supporters.

@citeh9320: “That’s why he’s the goat”

@salimhalake: “Istanbul lucky charm✨”

@Manny84052568: “Scottie Carson is a legend”

@Mo_mochaki: “Certified legend”

@hyubiyoun: “certified goat!”

@kayodejackson2: “I know he’s there for extreme cover but the effect Scott Carson has on our squad is immense we should talk about him more just a thought”

@lunaetetoile: “He’s something else”

Despite Carson’s confidence, and his attempts at reassuring the rest of the Manchester City squad ahead of the game, Gundogan admitted that the build-up to kick-off on matchday itself was a mental challenge that he had to fight against.

Gundogan continued in his letter released by The Players’ Tribune, “The only problem was that the final didn’t kick off until 10 p.m. local time, so we had the whole day in the hotel to just sit there and think. I remember shutting my phone off because I didn’t even want to read the text messages.

“I couldn’t even take a nap. Couldn’t watch TV. I was so nervous. I played the match about 500 times in my head in the hotel room. I just wanted it so badly. Maybe too badly, honestly.”