Man City boss Guardiola: Haaland must be positive - even when not scoring

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13 Feb 2024 • 8:03 AM MYT
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has told Erling Haaland he wants from him encouraging his teammates.

Guardiola says Haaland can become totally obsessive with scoring.

"He is defined on goals, but it is not just scoring a goal," Guardiola said.

"As much it's how he is clapping, encouraging his mates and the first intense press. This is what we need from Erling.

"But we cannot forget he has been two months out. Back to the dynamic is not easy.

"He's a huge competitor who wants to score goals. OK, we know that, so relax.

"If we don't score today, or if he doesn't score in 10 minutes, it's OK. In the process he has to try because the team always wins when they overcome bad moments."

Guardiola also commented: "Erling is young, playing in the most difficult position on the pitch surrounded by four or five players with minor space.

"In the first half maybe we didn't have the special delivery players, like Kevin [de Bruyne] for example, who can find him.

"In that moment he has to be positive. When he scored a goal he reacted, but he doesn't need to score because he helps us for many things."

The City boss added: "It looks like I am complaining about Erling but it was in general. How many games did Erling play and how many goals? His body language is not a problem.

"If he doesn't score tomorrow, the day after or next week, it's not a big issue."