Sharing on BBC Radio Manchester’s We’re Not Really Here, former Manchester City player Joleon Lescott compared the Norwegian striker to Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Since joining Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund in the 2022 summer transfer window, Erling Haaland has made a strong impression on “The Citizens” fans with his elite goal-scoring ability, helping the Etihad home team win titles. noble mark.
The impressive performance of the Norwegian striker made former Manchester City player Joleon Lescott feel extremely satisfied. Sharing on BBC Radio Manchester’s We’re Not Really Here, he did not hesitate to compare Erling Haaland to Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
“Kevin De Bruyne passes the ball to a good position and if you are there, you will score. We have seen that many times. I think there is a different element since Erling Haaland arrived, because of Kevin De Bruyne can put the ball where only he can reach.”
“There have been some passes that perhaps only he (Erling Haaland) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have been able to reach in the history of football.”
Joleon Lescott’s comparison is not unreasonable, as Erling Haaland really took advantage of the opportunities that Kevin De Bruyne gave him.