Haaland’s umpteenth wonder: “They grab him, they push him… This boy is incredible!”
Manchester City beat Sparta Prague 5-0. Haaland scored two goalsbut he could have done some more. At least, that’s what Pep Guardiola thinks. “He touches the ball 15 or 20 times, but he has 7 or 8 opportunities, it’s incredible,” explained the coach after the game. Their figures are from another planet. In the 42 Champions League games he has played so far he has scored 44 goals and he is on his way to destroying all the records of the great scorers in this competition.
It’s a phenomenon. Score goals that not many people can score
But Haaland not only scores a lot, but he scores beautifully. His first goal against Sparta Prague is proof that he is a predator in the area. A difficult beast to tame that finishes in any way with the sole objective of increasing his scoring figures. Savinho gave him a great cross from the right and the Norwegian rose to finish with a spectacular scissors that no one could have expected..
The coach surrenders to the quality of the Manchester City striker.
His colleagues are amazed
“He’s a phenomenon. He scores goals that not many people can score.”assured Foden. Some believe that he should discuss the Ballon d’Or with Vini, but it is not an issue that worries Guardiola: “Perhaps the players are worried about it. I don’t care, I don’t lose a second in the Ballon d’Or and that kind of thing. “What matters is that Haaland is happy,” he said.
Haaland, protagonist in City’s victory.
Regarding his goal, the Spanish coach focuses on how they are defending Haaland and that it is becoming more difficult for him to find space. “I know it’s not easy for him because the teams defend in the area. There is no space. Three centre-backs with him, two midfielders close to him, even the wingers are close to the pivot… There is literally no space. They grab him, they push him in each center. It’s not easy. I have talked about it many times with him: be patient, be positive because the ball will come. The ball arrives. He scored two goals and headed twice so he should have scored two more. Erling has this incredible ability. He can touch the ball 15 or 20 times, but he has 7 or 8 clear chances. This boy’s talent is incredible. He scored a fantastic goal. Very similar to the one he did against Dortmund a few years ago with an incredible pass from Cancelo. I don’t know which of the two is more difficult. For me, both,” he said.
