Guardiola and Manchester City star vent about ‘Haaland problem’

35 games, 34 goals and five assists, haaland have a great season manchester city, but it is still questioned in England. The striker is pointed out by the English press as the main culprit for the drop in performance of the guardiola, who changed his style of play to adapt to the top scorer. Therefore, before the decision against Leipzig in the Champions Leaguethe star player received a message from Kevin De Bruyne and also Pep.

In a press conference, held this Monday, the 13th, Guardiola was asked about the ‘Haaland problem’ and made a warning about the player. According to the Catalan coach, the top scorer needs to participate in more plays outside the penalty area and be more participatory in building bids that result in a goal. Guardiola has made it clear that he doesn’t want a player to just be a finisher.

“I don’t like a player just staying in the area to score goals. Of course this is important, it’s the main thing, but it’s not all we need it. Also, when we are away from the opposing area he cannot score, we need him to be involved (in the game) and active. We have to look out for him and he has to be involved in what we are doing.“, he stated.

Here we can improve. He has improved a little, but he can do better in this“, continued.

In addition to Pep Guardiola, who also spoke about Haaland was Kevin de Bruyne. The midfielder gave his opinion on the subject and warned that there is no problem with the striker: “I don’t feel there is any problem. I haven’t heard anything from the team, Erling or anyone else.“.

“Outsiders will judge how we play. Maybe in some games we play a better type of football than in others or in other years. But in other games, Crystal Palace at home, for example, he won the game for us. The team is very happy with him, I think he’s very happy playing with us, so I think we’re good“, he completed.