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Manchester City met with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League quarter-finals. City manager Pep Guardiola high praise for the Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.
Drawing the Champions League The quarter-finals were held at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, on Friday (19/3/2021). As a result, City were challenged by Dortmund.
One of the highlights in this match is Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker appeared so shiny with Dortmund.
In this season’s Champions League, Haaland has scored 10 goals in six appearances and has topped the list of top scorers. Overall, the 20-year-old striker has scored 31 goals in 30 games in all competitions together Borussia Dortmund.
Pep Guardiola did not hesitate to give praise. At a very young age, Haaland he called one of the best strikers in the world today.
“The numbers are proof. He is one of the best strikers in the world at his age,” said Guardiola as reported by the BBC.
“I know the quality of this player, I think everyone knows.”
“Frankly, I watch a few matches, I don’t have much time. But I watch the highlights and statistics in the Champions League and Bundesliga are impressive,” he added, as quoted by Marca.
Thanks to his slick appearance, Erling Haaland has been linked with a number of top European clubs, one of which is Manchester City. Regarding the speculation of Haaland’s transfer to the Etihad Stadium, Guardiola was reluctant to comment.
“He is a Dortmund player, I don’t like it when people talk about our players, you understand I can’t answer this question,” said Guardiola. Haaland.
Manchester City will host the Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Etihad Stadium on April 6. The Citizens will turn to travel to Borussia Dortmund’s headquarters in the second leg on April 14.
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