Haaland began his tenure in Manchester, where he joined at the end of last season, impressively. In 11 official matches, he has scored 17 goals and recorded three more. In the Premier League he has scored three hat-tricks in his last three home games in just eight duels, which no one before him has been able to do. Second Michael Owen needed 48 games to make it.
“At his age, nobody can match him. Nobody. The numbers speak for themselves,” Guardiola said of the Norwegian international at a press conference today ahead of the duel with FC Copenhagen.
After a clear triumph in the derby, he warns players not to underestimate the Danish champions. “After the United game, this is our main topic. I will tell the players to be careful. I know exactly what Copenhagen are capable of. They play boldly up front,” said the 51-year-old former Barcelona player and manager.
The Citizens entered the main stage of the Champions League by winning 4-0 at Sevilla and 2-1 over Dortmund. The team from the Danish capital, on the other hand, lost 0: 3 in Dortmund and drew at home with the Andalusian side without a goal.
“I realize that the Danish journalists and fans expect us to win, but I am not that kind of coach. I completely respect Copenhagen. They won the league last season and sometimes you are not good in the next one. Yesterday and this morning I watched them. I don’t look at the standings, but what team they are. I have great respect for the Champions League and tomorrow will be no different “, said Guardiola.
