The Borussia Dortmund midfielder has claimed that the national team’s style of play is very similar to the Bundesliga champions.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/1-FC-Nuremberg-c38162 player insisted that he did not have to alter his game after joining the German squad as Jurgen Klopp’s side play similar football to the Die Mannschaft. He claimed that both teams play the game at high
intensity and short passes are core to the game plan.
Gundogan has been named in the provisional 27-man squad for the European championship to be held in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ukraine-c3032 next month. Joachim Low will reveal the final 23 names on Tuesday, May 29, as four players will be shown the
door.
The Borussian has had a mixed season with the German champions. His displays were poor when the campaign started which is why he had to sit on the bench for most of the first half of the season. However, the player emerged as one
of the most impressive players during the second-half of the campaign when Mario Gotze got injured.
Gundogan claimed that it has not taken him much time to adapt to the game Germany play as Borussia Dortmund have a very similar attacking game. He admitted that both teams play great attacking football with short passes which is
why he had to problems in accepting the role.
“There are many similarities: the pressing, winning the ball quickly, direct play up top, and swift conclusion. So, I haven't had to change my game that much,” he was quoted as saying in an interview.
On the other hand, the youngster admitted that the game against Switzerland on Saturday is a huge chance for him to prove his worth to Joachim Low. He insisted that it will be a brilliant opportunity for players who are not certain
of their place in the squad.
“Definitely [it's my big chance]. Some players will get their chance and try to take advantage of it. But not everything rides on this game,” he concluded.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Switzerland-c3016 in an international friendly at the St. Jakob-Park in Basel on Saturday, May 26.
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