Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke in detail to journalists about his sincere and somewhat emotional conversation with Erling Haaland after the Premier League match against Leeds.
Everyone's attention was focused on one point - the anticipation of Haaland's 100th goal in the English Premier League. One goal is not just a number, but an opportunity to write a new history as the fastest player to score 100 goals in the Premier League. However, the Norwegian striker was unable to score in this match.
Guardiola gave a broader assessment of the situation:
- Erling will simply achieve this goal. I believe he will score his 100th goal in the next match. We talked with him about rest, recovery, and physical condition. His body is enormous, so full recovery will take him longer than other players. "Rest not only on the legs, but also on the head," said the coach.
The coach emphasized that Haaland's body is different from Phil Foden's or Jeremy Dokuiki's, and he doesn't recover quickly. They have a faster recovery process. And Erling is a sturdy fellow. Nevertheless, everyone believes he will shine again in City's next crucial matches, contributing significant goals to the team.
The striker's current season statistics also speak differently: 22 games - 22 goals and 2 assists.
Guardiola believes Erling's health and full recovery are crucial for the club. Because if City's goal machine returns to full form, scary days will begin again for the opponents.
And the fans now know one thing: Haaland's 100th goal is not a matter - it's a matter of time.
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