Pep seems to be managing Haaland correctly and using him in a way that he also gets to rest enough to prevent injuries. People would have loved to see another hattrick, but Pep has the bigger picture in mind.
Can only hope this keep Haaland fit all season, its going to be a long one and Haaland probably gets to play the most games he's ever done as City tend to play a lot of games in all cups and competitions.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/63153172
"That left Haaland needing only one more goal to complete his fourth hat-trick in six home games for City, but Guardiola played the party pooper by taking him off at half-time.
Guardiola said that substituting his star striker was not always the plan but, with the game won, his focus switched to Saturday's home game with Southampton.
Haaland agreed with the decision - that next hat-trick can wait.
"I've got to be honest with you, with Erling what he wants is the same is the same as all of us, which is to win games," Guardiola explained.
"When he made those hat-tricks, it was to win the games. Of course if he played 45 more minutes, he would get more chances but he has played a lot of minutes, it was 3-0 and the game was under control.
"If the game was tight then Erling would continue to play but it was better to rest and think of Southampton, a team we were not able to beat last season. Hopefully this season we can do it."
Pep managing Haaland
posted on 6/10/22
Tbf he kind of has the luxury of using haaland as he wishes. With or without him they're more than capable of seeing off teams like Copenhagen.
posted on 6/10/22
One of the most underrated things about City is their medical department. Everyone gets injuries but City never seems to be decimated by them.
Also helps if you have a squad & pockets as deep as them
posted on 6/10/22
Haaland is way too efficient. How many full games has he even had? Ridiculous his goals/min
posted on 6/10/22
Wait till he plays against the Butcher
posted on 6/10/22
comment by (K̇ash) - FSG OUT! - Free Palestine 🇵🇸 (U1108)
posted 15 seconds ago
Wait till he plays against the Butcher
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Didnt he play the Butcher a few days ago. If thats what you mean then
posted on 6/10/22
comment by 50 trust the process (U1147)
posted 9 minutes ago
Haaland is way too efficient. How many full games has he even had? Ridiculous his goals/min
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https://www.whoscored.com/Players/315227/Show/Erling-Haaland
Apps: 25
Mins: 1955
Goals: 30
One goal every 65 minutes over all competitive matches played in the 2022/2023 season.
posted on 6/10/22
Well if continues a goal every 65 mins till end of season, he’s can break Messis record
posted on 6/10/22
comment by 50 trust the process (U1147)
posted 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
Well if continues a goal every 65 mins till end of season, he’s can break Messis record
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That is for club and country.