Pep Guardiola no longer has any doubts: after Erling Haaland’s display this Saturday against Southampton (4-1) with two more goals, he considers that the Norwegian, who has scored 44 goals, is on the same level as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
«We lived through two incredible decades with Ronaldo and Messi as great scorers, now Haaland is at that level», he said, exulting with the second goal, a high volley, and the striker was injured and had not played since March 18.
“The second goal was incredible, exceptional. Can’t imagine how high he did that. I believe he was bought for this type of game» commented Guardiola, returning to comparisons with the two players who have dominated world football in recent years:
′′ I believe Messi is more complete. He can play in any position. The other two, Cristiano and Haaland, are like machines. Erling is only 22 years old and he’s doing it in the toughest league in the world. What he’s doing is fantastic. But he knows the other two dominated for two decades, not just a year or two. And they dominated everything, goals, titles, everything. The world of football is better thanks to what Messi and Ronaldo have done for our industry »
