Ederson speaking about the two strikers ahead of their Champions League game against RB Leipzig on Wednesday, said they are two different strikers
By Kehinde Okeowo
Manchester City goalkeeper, Ederson, has insisted that his compatriot and former team mate, Gabriel Jesus and the Citizen’s main striker, Erling Haaland are two different players.
Jesus switched allegiance from the champions, Man City to league leaders, Arsenal last summer, while Pep Guardiola’s side replaced him by signing Haaland from Bundesliga club, Borussia Dortmund.
Speaking about the two strikers ahead of their Champions League game against RB Leipzig on Wednesday, Ederson said the two forwards have different qualities.
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According to him, while Jesus is more versatile and stronger, Haaland plays centrally and has a lot of goals in him.
He told UEFA, “When [Erling Haaland] arrived, we said he was going to score a lot – and that has been happening. He’s a brilliant goalscorer, he always looks to score and help the team.
“He’s the striker we needed because in comparison to Gabriel [Jesus], they’re different players: Gabi likes to come in from out wide, he is stronger and more versatile; Haaland plays more centrally, looking to get into the box, he’s a target in the area.”
“That has been the major difference. When you get into the final third, you have someone who will always be in the area,” he added.
