Compared to Messi and CR7, Haaland keeps his feet on the ground | OneFootball

Top Scorer of the English Championship, Haaland scored 2 more goals in Manchester City’s 3-1 victory over Bournemouth last Sunday (2), in the Premier League. After the match, coach Pep Guardiola heaped praise on the 25-year-old striker and compared him to sports legends such as Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but the goal scorer disagreed.

“No, not at all. No one can come close to what they did, so no, I don’t think so.” said Haaland, who has 20 goals in 17 matches this season, during the pre-match press conference ahead of the Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund.

Haaland celebrates a goal against Bournemouth. – Image: Paul Ellis / AFP

For Pep Guardiola, Haaland is fundamental to Manchester City. “It’s like playing with Messi or Cristiano, his influence is huge. Have you seen his numbers? He’s at that level (…) Of course, both (Lionel and Cristiano) did it for 15 years, but Erling is at that level, without him it would be difficult.”

The Norwegian has 141 goals in 152 games for Manchester City, with 98 in 107 matches in the English championship. Erling could become the fastest player to reach the 100-goal mark in the Premier League, surpassing the legendary Alan Shearer, who reached the milestone in 124 games.

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