Pep Guardiola is endorsed Erling Halland for his role in the first leg of the Champions League semis he is new real Madrid (1-1) and facing a return to the Etihad Stadium, when the City of Manchester welcome the white team.
The City coach encouraged the Norwegian to rediscover his best form, as in the first leg he was well marked by Rudiger and left the door unseen. Haaland has scored a record 51 goals in all competitions in the current campaign, but was held out by the German defender in Tuesday’s 1-1 first-leg draw.
“Congratulations to Rudiger. But Erling, let’s not forget, he’s 22 years old and it’s his first time playing in the semi-final of the Champions League,” Guardiola told reporters. He was speaking ahead of Sunday’s Premier League game against Everton.
“For the first time to go to the Bernabéu, one of the biggest venues, against a top-level club with good defenders, midfielders and forwards… Next time it will be easier. If the team can play better in some respects, maybe it will be easier for him.”
Ahead of the match against the La Liga giants, three-times-chasing City will be looking to go four points clear at the top of the league table when they travel to 17th-placed Everton on Sunday. “The Premier League title is very important, although I know the Champions League is very special. It’s many, many months and many, many difficult games, an incredible effort; it’s the most important thing. Ultimately it’s a privilege . the club looks after us perfectly. We have to be ready to do it”.
Source: La Verdad
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