Erling Haaland has stunned Pep Guardiola with not solely his footballing potential, however his conduct off the pitch throughout his time at Manchester Metropolis.
- Pep admits he’s stunned by Haaland
- Norwegian has been on hearth since summer time transfer
- Credited his off-pitch perspective as nicely
WHAT HAPPENED? Haaland has been on hearth since his transfer to Manchester Metropolis this summer time. A brace on the weekend took his Premier League objective tally to 17 for the season already, along with his whole in all competitions now 22. His numbers are staggering, and even Guardiola has been stunned by how good the Norwegian has been, crediting his professionalism off the pitch.
WHAT HE SAID: Talking to reporters, Guardiola mentioned: “I did not understand how good he was transferring in small areas within the field, he scores rather a lot within the field. He goes away from the motion to be nearer to the objective, these type of moments will not be simple for a striker. Aside from that his work ethic, he is without doubt one of the first to reach for the coaching centre, one of many final to go away. He takes care of his physique, nicely educated in how he has to dwell as knowledgeable and he has the intent to get higher. Final season he had a couple of harm issues however this 12 months due to our docs and physios he can play each three days which is admittedly necessary for us and for him.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Guardiola offers reward to Haaland’s work off the pitch and the striker definitely places within the effort. He has a loopy routine, which includes consuming over 6,000 energy a day, with substances akin to coronary heart and liver being a daily a part of his weight-reduction plan.
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WHAT NEXT FOR HAALAND? The striker returns to his outdated stomping grounds this week, dealing with Borussia Dortmund away within the Champions League. He’ll be hoping so as to add to his 5 targets within the competitors and assist Metropolis qualify for the spherical of 16.