As the clash at the top between Manchester City and PSG in the Champions League looms, Erling Haaland spoke of the weight of the absence of Kylian MBappé.
Manchester City is going through the worst period since the arrival of Pep Guardiola. On Saturday, the Citizens were humiliated like never before in the 21st century by sinking 4-0 at home against Tottenham, conceding on this occasion their fifth defeat in a row, in all competitions. Eliminated from the League Cup, the English champions also saw Liverpool fly to the top of the Premier League.
The situation is less serious in the Champions League but Manchester City is still only in tenth place in the standings and the last meeting against PSG, on January 22, could prove decisive. Whether it is to make the play-offs for the capital club or to enter the Top 8, synonymous with direct qualification for the quarter-finals for the Mancunian club.
Kylian has done incredible things for PSG
Questioned on Canal+, Erling Haaland spoke about the situation of PSG, still without Kylian Mbappé, who left for Real Madrid during the summer. “Kylian has done incredible things for PSG. I think they miss him, of course, look what he accomplished there”he confided, however not seeming to doubt the ability of the Parisian club to stay at the top.
“Now they have to build a new era, with new players. PSG will always be a good team. It's a very big club so there will always be a big team with great players, he continued. It will be difficult to play against them, that's for sure. But it will be a great match to play, I'm sure. »
“Yes, PSG will always be there to compete with the best teams, he added again. It's very difficult to perform well year after year. But of course they will be there. There will be a lot of very good teams and PSG will be one of them. »
