Gundogan returns in Man City friendly after eight-month layoff

Football Soccer - Manchester City Press Conference - Hilton Hotel, Dusseldorf, Germany - 22/11/16 Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan during the press conference Reuters / Thilo Schmuelgen Livepic

(Reuters) - Ilkay Gundogan made his first appearance in eight months for Manchester City on Tuesday when he came on as a second-half substitute against Girona in a friendly in Spain.

The German midfielder, who suffered knee ligament damage against Watford last December, could be in contention for a place in the squad for Monday's home tie against Everton.