P. Guardiola: 'E. Haaland is improving even this season'

2025-09-19 22:40 © AFP

Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola, after the victorious match with a score of 2:0 against Napoli, did not spare praises for this team's player Nico O'Reilly and commented on Erling Haaland's goal tally in the Champions League:

N. O'Reilly... He is a fantastic, fantastic player. He can play in three or even four positions.

His participation in set pieces, one-on-one situations, as well as his excellent ball skills and ability to find himself in key positions.

He is the kind of player who, I hope, will stay in the City team for a long time.

E. Haaland has scored 50 goals in 49 matches... Erling, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo – they are on another planet.

It is not easy for the Norwegian when so many defenders are around him, but his game is fantastic. This season, the striker is also improving.

The 25-year-old Erling Haaland has scored six goals in five matches this season.