At Manchester City, Pep Guardiola is under more pressure than ever before, but it’s obvious that Erling Haaland still supports him no matter what.
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Currently lying sixth in the Premier League with just 12 victories from 24 games, this season has been the most tumultuous for City in recent memory.
After eight games, they finished 22nd in the new league phase, narrowly making it to the knockout stages of the Champions League.
After losing 3-2 at the Etihad in the first leg of their match against Real Madrid on Tuesday night, City’s situation only got worse.
Now, if they want to advance to the round of 16, they will have to come back from behind at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.
Haaland demonstrated his faith in City’s nine-year coach in December by addressing the 54-year-old with a polite remark and a straightforward on-field gesture, reports Manchester Evening
As 2024 came to a close, City traveled to the King Power Stadium to play Leicester City, winning 2-0 with to goals from Savinho and Haaland.
Following the triumph, the latter approached his manager and shoved him in the direction of the traveling supporters who were yelling his name.
Guardiola, who had just secured his first away victory in six games following losses to Aston Villa, Liverpool, Brighton, and Bournemouth, as well as a tie with Crystal Palace, grinned.
Haaland said he had faith in his boss that same month, stating, “He will find the solutions.” “He has been doing that every single year,” he continued.
Even though we still have faith in him, we must now put forth more effort than ever before.”
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