Manchester City head coach Josep Guardiola compared striker Erling Haaland’s impact on his team’s play to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In the 10th round match of the English Championship against Bournemouth, the forward scored another double.
«We played really well again, Erling played a decisive role. It’s a bit like Messi or Cristiano, you understand? His influence is that big. Has he reached their level? Did you see this guy’s stats? Of course, he shows the stats at Cristiano and Messi level.
The difference with Cristiano and Messi is that they have been doing it for 15 years. You see, even in MLS, Messi scores two or three goals every day. Cristiano in Saudi Arabia — the same. But Haaland is at this level, and without him, it would have been tough for us,» ESPN quotes Guardiola.