Criticized like Kylian Mbappé whenever he fails to find the fault, Erling Haaland can count on the support of his coach.
Already 11 goals in 14 matches this season and yet Erling Haaland does not escape criticism across the Channel. Author of a double in the Champions League on Wednesday evening against the Young Boys of Bern (1-3), the Norwegian giant was the subject of a question about his recent slump in front of the opposing goal (four matches without a goal at the beginning of the month) at the end of the game, during Pep Guardiola’s press conference.
“Is Haaland worried about his missed opportunities,” the Catalan technician was asked. Answer: ” Lots and lots…and I’m worried too », Says the Cityzens strategist. And to continue ironically: “ Honestly, I’m so worried… » Pep Guardiola then did not fail to defend his prolific striker: “ Listen, the important thing is to create opportunities. People expect him to score four goals every time. Guess people want to see him fail. »
63 goals in 67 matches
And the former Barça playing master drives the point home: “ People are out there saying he won’t make it but I’m sure this guy will score goals all his life. He has chances, he’s an incredible threat, and sometimes, yes, he misses. (…) In every match, he has opportunities, and that’s the important thing. He plays as much as possible because he will score goals as long as he plays football. » Since his arrival at Manchester City 15 months ago, Erling Haaland has scored 63 times in 67 outings.
