Pep Guardiola Praises Haaland and Gianluigi Donnarumma as Exceptional After Win Over Brentford
The City boss expressed gratitude that his squad boasts the Norwegian striker scoring and the Italian goalkeeper preventing them, after a win at Brentford that came with another fitness issue for Rodri.
The Striker's Stunning Form
"I have an extraordinary forward and goalkeeper," stated the coach, with the forward's ninth-minute strike turning out to be the decisive factor. Haaland's current form are approaching the levels of City's treble-winning campaign, as the No 9 has found the net in nine straight matches. "He's the top," commented his manager. "During the season of the treble, he notched – what? – 50 million goals In my view he's integrated now, he's comfortable. He feels now that this is mine."
The Keeper's Crucial Contribution
On the goalkeeper's important stop from the opponent, he stated: "This guy began to play at the top level at seventeen. When I learned he's twenty-six it's like he's had centuries of football. His composure, his presence. With clubs who are strong you face a single chance and he did it today. One against one."
Guardiola's Milestone Achievement
Pep reached the individual landmark of 250 English top-flight wins, surpassing Ferguson and Wenger in attaining that number in a record three hundred and forty-nine matches. "I will treat them to a good dinner, perhaps elsewhere, somewhere sunnier," he remarked of those iconic coaches. "Or in the city. It's an honor and a pleasure to be in the league's history. I say thanks to the club and the players and the staff I had. We did it quicker and faster. Now we aim for another 250 games more."
The Midfielder's Injury Setback
Regarding Rodri's muscle problem, the most recent setback after a serious knee issue last season, the manager said: "I'd prefer to have Rodri every three days but after one year it happens all the time, it is very taxing. This is why we attempted to be gentle, use him for 60-65 minutes but it cannot happen more."
The Opponent's Reaction
Brentford's manager, was pleased that his side improved after City's opening period control to pose a danger until the final signal. "Our aim to do is bring a team together, a club together, after numerous changes," he stated. "I think it's developing. I believe you could observe that in the later stages performance today against top-level opposition."
