Pep Guardiola has come to the defense of Erling Haaland, praising the striker’s willingness to take responsibility for Manchester City’s struggles. Following the team’s 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, Haaland was critical of his own performance, stating that he hasn’t been doing enough to help the team.
Haaland’s comments were in response to his recent goal drought, having scored just one goal in the last six Premier League games. Despite his slow form, Guardiola disagrees with Haaland’s assessment, insisting that the Norwegian striker has been a vital part of the team.
“Without him, we would be even worse,” Guardiola said. “I like players to take responsibility for their performances, but I don’t agree with Erling’s comments. He needs to be delivered the right balls in the right spots, and we’ll work on that.”
Guardiola’s comments highlight the importance of Haaland to Manchester City’s success. Despite the team’s struggles, Haaland has been a consistent goal-scorer, with 18 goals to his name this season. By taking responsibility for his own performance, Haaland is demonstrating the kind of leadership and accountability that Guardiola values in his players.
As Manchester City looks to recover from their recent slump, Guardiola will be counting on Haaland to continue delivering on the pitch. With the right support and service, Haaland has the potential to get back to his goal-scoring ways and help drive the team’s success.