Erling Haaland is a “ little above ” Alexander Isak, and better than Mbappe, Messi and Ronaldo claim that the boss of Manchester City Pep Guardiola
Liverpool’s boss Arne Slot said this morning that Alexander Isak is “perhaps the best attacker in the world”, but Pep Guardiola thinks there is a man above him: Erling Haaland.
Isak joined Liverpool for a British record of 125 million pounds Sterling from Newcastle on the day of the transfer date and will complement an Anfield attacker arsenal which also includes Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz and Cody Gakpo.
The Swedish scored 54 goals and added nine assists during his 86 Premier League appearances.
An exceptional return, but still below the Haaland phenomenal record of 88 goals and 16 assists in exactly 100 high -flying games for City.
When asked where Haaland ranks when Slot believes that Isak may be at the top of the battery, Guardiola said: “A little above. You asked me questions about Erling and he’s the top.
“Isak must be a high -level player because of what they paid. Another would say Mbappe, Messi, Cristiano … I would not change Erling for anyone. I know him. I love her. “
Haaland Ready for Manchester United Clash
Haaland will again be essential for City this weekend when they welcome the rivals of Crosstown Manchester United at Etihad.
The former Borussia Dortmund striker enters the game full of confidence after marking five times during hammering 11-1 in Norway in Moldova in the middle of the week.
So far, he has also scored three goals in three first League games this season, but, despite his efforts, City continues not to be convincing while Guardiola tries to shape his very changed team in a coherent unit.
People like Ederson, Manuel Akanji and Ilkay Gundogan left and the replacements brought.
“It would be unthinkable what we did without them,” said Guardiola of the deceased trio. “Ederson helped create a special way, our goalkeeper for the best decade of this club.
“Ilkay signed when I arrived … how smart and intelligent. And manu [Akanji] For various reasons. I personally wish all the best to the three because they have helped us a lot to be who we are. »»
Guardiola does not panic despite slow start
With people like Kevin de Bruyne, Kyle Walker and Jack Grenish also leaving Etihad earlier in the window, he leaves Guardiola with a considerable challenge, but he is convinced that the first signs are promising despite two defeats in their first three games.
He added: “The club helped make the first step to change in several years. In any club, there are always changes and when you change 10 players in four or five months, everything must be set, fixed and coherent. We are still doing a lot [good] Things, but we must be more consistent than we have been, but step by step, we will. »»
Guardiola has injury problems for the match against Ruben Amorim’s United, however.
“Omar [Marmoush] I came back from injured Egypt. Rayan Ait-Nouri and Rayan Cherki came out. John Stones is a doubt but not a “big problem”. The others are correct, “he said, before adding Marmoush.” ​​We have to wait for tests, but a few weeks, I think. Before the international break, he will be ready. »»
