Erling Haaland's goalscoring prowess continues to impress, with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hailing his 'ridiculous' numbers. The Norwegian striker recently notched his 10th hat trick for City in a 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town, further solidifying his reputation as a prolific goal scorer.
Since joining City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, Haaland has amassed an impressive tally of 94 goals in just 101 games across all competitions. Particularly noteworthy is his record in the Premier League, where he has scored an astonishing 67 goals in 68 appearances, drawing comparisons to footballing legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Guardiola expressed his admiration for Haaland's achievements, stating that the young striker can rival the goal-scoring standards set by Ronaldo and Messi. The City manager highlighted Haaland's consistency and effectiveness on the field, emphasizing his potential to compete with the best in the world.
Haaland's strong start to the current season further underscores his talent, with four goals in just two games. Guardiola opted to rest key players like Rodri, Kyle Walker, and Phil Foden in the recent match against Ipswich, allowing his international stars to recover and regain match fitness.
Having missed the Euros due to Norway's failure to qualify, Haaland benefited from a well-deserved break over the summer. Guardiola noted that the striker returned in excellent form, attributing his improved performance to the extended rest period and a productive preseason.
Reflecting on Haaland's development, Guardiola acknowledged the importance of managing the player's workload to maintain his exceptional goal-scoring output. While Haaland's numbers speak for themselves, Guardiola emphasized the need to balance his playing time to ensure long-term success and performance.
