Pep Guardiola labelled Erling Haaland the 바카라best striker in the world바카라 after the Manchester City frontman was likened to a League Two player by Roy Keane. (More Football News)
The former Manchester United captain observed his role as a pundit for Sky Sports after Haaland drew a blank in City바카라s goalless draw against Premier League title rivals Arsenal on Sunday.
Keane concurred Haaland, top of the scoring charts after winning last season바카라s Golden Boot, is in a class of his own in front of goal but added his all-round game is 바카라almost like a League Two player바카라.
Guardiola was unimpressed by the remarks, arguing Haaland was instrumental in City바카라s treble success last season before insisting any blame for not scoring against Arsenal should be shared by the team.
바카라I don바카라t agree with him, absolutely not,바카라 Guardiola said. 바카라He바카라s the best striker in the world and he helped us to win what we won last season. Erling is exceptional.
바카라The reason we don바카라t create chances is not because of Erling. The standards that Erling has are unbelievable and everyone expects other things.
바카라There are games where he could be better but I knew during the game against Arsenal that the reason why we were not creating chances was not because of Erling.
바카라We needed more presence in the box. If we had that Erling would have more space. It happens sometimes. If you want to score goals, bring a lot of players to the opponent keeper, it is as simple as that.바카라
Guardiola, whose side welcome top-four hopefuls Aston Villa on Wednesday evening, admitted he is routinely bemused by former players offering scathing views about contemporary footballers.
However, the Spaniard accepts that criticism comes with the territory of being a high-profile professional footballer.
바카라If you don바카라t want to accept that as a football player, you have to dedicate yourself to another job,바카라 Guardiola said. 바카라When you are a public figure, you have to accept it.
바카라That바카라s why when you are in contract talks, you have to ask for a lot of money to accept those moments.
바카라I바카라m surprised it comes from former players. With journalists, I can understand because they have never been on the pitch but the former players are always a surprise (when they are critical).바카라
When asked if he could see himself becoming a pundit in the future, Guardiola added: 바카라I don바카라t know what is going to happen but I am not the guy who is going to criticise my colleagues when I retire.바카라
Guardiola sarcastically quipped his 바카라ego바카라 was the driving factor behind a heated on-pitch exchange with Jack Grealish following the full-time whistle after the Arsenal match.
Grealish has had a reduced role this season, partly through injuries, but Guardiola believes the England midfielder could have an impact as the season reaches the business end.
바카라I have the feeling that he바카라s back 바카라 in mood and training and desire,바카라 Guardiola added. 바카라Now I바카라m pleased.
바카라I바카라ve only asked the players to be ready and be themselves, it doesn바카라t matter if they perform at the highest level or less. We need everyone with the title schedule.바카라
