Guardiola:'Haaland was ready to blow.
* Man City - Liverpool: 23:00 on July 30, Hanoi time.
This summer, Man City has recruited Erling Haaland, Kalvin Phillips, Julian Alvarez and Steffen Ortega, and sold Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling and Oleksandr Zinchenko. All four rookies of Man City are ready to debut today, after being given the opportunity to heat up in the friendly matches.
Guardiola was impressed with the determination and belief that the rookies would integrate quickly. He also confirmed that Haaland will play the main, despite having one or two small issues in the pre-season period and missed the match against Club America 2-1. "
"Haaland is very good. I talk to him for many days. Haaland can practice and move normally. In general, he is ready to explode. By the end of August, we will see more clearly about This, "Guardiola added.
Haaland is considered a piece that helps Guardiola perfect the squad, when Man City does not have the true two true two seasons. However, Guardiola disagrees with this statement. "First, Man City kicked with striker, Gabriel Jesus," he analyzed. "If Man City plays well, respects the process, creates opportunities and brought the ball near the penalty area, Haaland and Alvarez may end. But will not do it alone, but supported by the whole team."
Guardiola also affirmed that Man City was the highest determination when he entered the Super Cup British painting with Liverpool today. "Winning and winning the cup is definitely better than losing. We need to win to encourage all members of the club, and help the rookie more confident in integrating into the new environment," he said.
Guardiola revealed that Aymeric Laporte was absent due to injury, and Man City has not closed the new captain after breaking up with Fernandinho on a free transfer. Most likely, Kevin De Bruyne will wear the captain's armband if he plays at King Power today. "I think Man City will notify the new captain next week," Guardiola revealed. "De Bruyne is one of the most experienced players, and with the responsibility on the field, he will have a key role."
Today's Super Cup match is the confrontation between the two strongest Premier League Clubs in 2021-2022. Man City won the Aston Villa 3-2 in the final round to win, while Liverpool won a double title, the British Federation Cup and the FA Cup.