EPL: We’d be in more trouble without Haaland – Guardiola laments

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, recently stated that his team would be facing even greater challenges without the contributions of Erling Haaland.

Haaland has scored 15 goals for Man City this season across all competitions, but his scoring has decreased in recent matches.

Man City has faced consecutive defeats against Tottenham Hotspur, Brighton, Sporting Lisbon, and Bournemouth, leaving them eight points behind leaders Liverpool in the Premier League standings.

Guardiola emphasized in a press conference before the Champions League game against Feyenoord that Haaland is not to blame for Man City’s recent struggles.

“He finds the target. Sometimes the keeper saves it. Reason is not Erling. Without Erling we would be in more trouble,” Guardiola said.

“Without wingers, we have four or five but just one available. Phil was so productive last season and this season has struggled with some niggles and some injuries.

“After Erling we have John, Josko and Kova as top scorers, that is not normal. We have to survive. We have to create more chances.

“We are lucky that we have Erling. Every game he has three or four chances. One day he will score two or three like he has done since he arrived.

“Tell me one team that would not be dependent on Erling scoring goals. Norway is dependent on Erling as well?”