Guardiola compares Haaland to a legend

Josep Guardiola was stuffed with reward for Norwegian striker Erling Haaland after Manchester Metropolis’s victory towards Borussia Dortmund (2-1, second day of the group stage of the Champions League) .

We won’t cease Erling Haaland anymore. Named finest participant of the month for August within the Premier League, the Norwegian striker from Manchester Metropolis scored his tenth aim of the season in all competitions final Wednesday, towards Borussia Dortmund as a part of the second day of the group stage of the Champions League (2-1), on the Etihad Stadium. Whereas the Residents have been held in examine by the Germans, the 22-year-old artificer supplied the three factors to the English membership with an anthology aim paying homage to a sure Zlatan Ibrahimovic. On a serve from Joao Cancelo, the ex-red bull Salzburg fireworker deceived the Borussen goalkeeper with a spectacular scissor within the 84th minute of play.

“I instantly considered Johan Cruyff”

In a post-match press convention, Manchester Metropolis coach Josep Guardiola ignited his flagship middle ahead. The Spanish technician thus in contrast the jewel of the native of Leeds to a aim of the legend of FC Barcelona Johan Cruyff. “Maybe individuals who know me know the affect of Johan Cruyff in my life as an individual, mentor and coach. Years in the past, he scored an unbelievable aim towards Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou which seemed like Haaland’s in the present day. The second he scored I instantly considered Johan Cruyff. It was a really good aim, Joao’s cross was distinctive. Joao has the power to do these items, however afterwards he can lose single balls. He’s nonetheless younger and has the will to enhance. He made a tremendous cross and Erling’s ending was distinctive.