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Manchester City: Haaland, a leader's mea culpa

Manchester City: Erling Haaland bares all after the humiliation

Erling Haaland's European night will go down as one of the most painful of his career. In Bodø, against Bodø/Glimt, the Manchester City striker endured a defeat loaded with meaning, punctuated by a rare silence from a player more accustomed to letting his numbers do the talking. This time, it was moral responsibility that took precedence over individual performance.

before expanding on his mea culpa:

Silent on his home turf, Haaland also acknowledged his personal failure:

In the face of this blunt admission, Pep Guardiola's remarks echoed a broader assessment, highlighting an accumulation of small setbacks. But at the heart of the storm, it was Haaland who chose to step up as a leader, even if it meant exposing himself.