'Is Haaland the most complete striker I have ever trained? And Messi...?'

BeSoccer 2 years ago 3.9k
Haaland has scored 22 goals in 15 matches at Man City. AFP

After Man City's 3-1 victory against Brighton, Pep Guardiola attended to media in the mixed zone. 'Football Daily' asked him if Haaland is the most complete striker he has ever trained. The coach said that he once had Leo Messi implying that he was one of the best he has trained but not the only one.

Haaland's goal scoring ability is out of this planet. The Norwegian player has scored 22 goals in 15 matches at Man City. The recent clashes were played against Brighton on matchday 13 of the Premier League, in which Man City won 3-1.

At the end of the encounter, 'Football Daily' asked Pep Guardiola a few questions. The media outlet asked him about the Norwegian striker: "Is Haaland the most complete striker you have ever trained?"

The coach said: "And Messi? Obviously the numbers with Haaland are incredible and there’s no doubt about his quality. He’s not the best but one of the best I’ve faced for sure."

He does not forget the Argentinian player Lionel Messi, who was trained by Guardiola when he was at Barca. 

Haaland's stats are incredible. It is undeniable that he can break all the records. The season has only just begun and the striker has already scored more goals than clashes played.

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