Manchester City captain's unexpected low blow to Erling Haaland

Manchester City is already fine-tuning details towards the UEFA Champions League final, where they hope to reach their peak of the season and win the European championship, but first they will have to overcome a great Inter Milan for this to become a reality. All eyes are on Erling Haaland and Pep Guardiola.

However, ahead of the match scheduled for next Saturday, June 10, different players are already sharing their opinions ahead of the game. For some, it will be their first UEFA Champions League final, while for others, it is a second chance to finish what they failed to do two years ago against Chelsea.

Manchester City come into this clash as overwhelming favorites, and club captain Iikay Gundogan is well aware of that. However, ahead of the match in Istanbul against Inter Milan, he has an unexpected message that will not please the great star of the English team, Erling Haaland.

The German midfielder took part in the press conference prior to the final match in the UEFA Champions League. The player was asked about his feelings for this match, as well as a question or two about his future. However, he surprised everyone when he spoke about one of his teammates in particular.

What did Gundogan say that didn't please Haaland?

Both the Manchester City captain, as well as manager Pep Guardiola himself, have had various compliments about the club's attacker, Julian Alvarez. According to Pep Guardiola, "Julian has played fantastic games", a strong message ahead of the Champions League final where he is expected to have minutes. A situation that does not please Haaland, not being recognized by his teammates.