Manchester City News
By Srinivas Sadhanand
Published on 2024-09-17 05:30:00
Lionel Messi’s legendary spell at Barcelona is considered one of the greatest periods any player has spent at a single club, with numerous records and trophies to his name. Players like Manuel Akanji and Erling Haaland have cited Messi as their toughest opponent and the greatest player in football history, respectively. Despite comparisons between Haaland and Messi in terms of goal-scoring ability, Cesc Fabregas believes that Messi’s impact on games remains unmatched, even by the Manchester City star. Guardiola’s comparison of Haaland to Messi demonstrates the special goal-scoring talent possessed by the young striker, although he still has a long way to go to match Messi’s overall impact.
While Haaland may not possess the same well-rounded skills as Messi, his ability to score goals at an impressive rate has drawn comparisons from pundits like Gabby Agbonlahor. With a focus on consistency and longevity, Haaland can potentially match Messi’s goal-scoring numbers by the end of his career. Despite his goal-scoring prowess, Haaland still has areas to improve upon to reach Messi’s level of influence on the game, as noted by players and experts familiar with both players. Pep Guardiola’s comparison of Haaland to Messi highlights the young striker’s potential as a goal-scoring phenomenon, but he still has room to grow in terms of overall impact on the game.
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