Gundogan Finally Gets FA Cup Medal After He Missed Out to Junior Player

Gundogan Finally Gets FA Cup Medal After He Missed Out to Junior Player

Fred Kennedy
updated at June 5, 2023 at 2:50 PM
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  • Ilkay Gundogan was spotted without an FA Cup medal as Man City stars posed with the trophy at Wembley
  • The German midfielder is understood to have missed out on one to Sergio Gomez was not in the squad
  • Gundogan netted a brace during the FA Cup final to help City win the domestic trophy against rivals Man United

Manchester City skipper Ilkay Gundogan has finally got his FA Cup medal after he missed out on one on Saturday, June 3.

Gundogan played a vital part in City's triumph during the final of the completion against rivals Man United at Wembley Stadium.

The Citizens stunned Erik ten Hag's charges 2-1 to lift the domestic title, with Gundogan scoring a brace during the tie.

Ilkay Gundogan celebrates with the trophy after the FA Cup final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium. Photo by James Gill.
Ilkay Gundogan celebrates with the trophy after the FA Cup final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium. Photo by James Gill.
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Despite his heroics, Goal reported that the German and Kevin De Bruyne did not get a winners medal after the final.

Luckily for De Bruyne, he got one from Ederson, with The Prince of Wales spotted appearing to give an explanation to Gundogan on why he had missed out on a medal.

Gundogan gets FA Cup medal

The Sun now reports Gundogan has finally laid a hand on his own FA Cup medal, having been denied one on the Wembley balcony.

The publication reports that clubs are often given an extra 19 to ensure all staff get a medal — including players not in the matchday squad.

It is from this that Gundogan finally got his later on Sunday, June 4.

The German midfielder and the City entourage will now be shifting their focus to the upcoming Champions League final.

Man City are scheduled to lock horns with Inter Milan in the final as they continue their push to secure a historic treble.

Lindelof hit by object during FA Cup

Sports Brief also reported on how Victor Lindelof was struck by an object as Manchester United players were celebrating their equalizer against City.

According to a video shared on Twitter by @TheFergusonWay, the Swede was picked out among his teammates and the object hit straight below his left eye, he bent down immediately but it was nothing serious and he continued the game.

He was substituted in the 83rd minute of the game and replaced by academy graduate Scott McTominay, in what appears to be a tactical substitution more than a precaution or injury.

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