Guardiola also praised Haaland for being prolific in front of the goal, adding that he is a threat to opponents.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has charged his players to step up and score goals, saying the team can’t rely constantly on Erling Haaland.
He made this known on Saturday during his post-match interview after Haaland’s two goals led Man City to a 2-0 victory over Everton in a Premier League game played at the Etihad Stadium.
Speaking after the encounter, Guardiola praised the Norwegian striker for being prolific in front of goal, adding that he’s happy Haaland is a constant threat to opponents.
He, however, charged other wingers and attacking midfielders to start finding the net, saying it’s risky to bank on him alone.
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Guardiola said: “I am really pleased, not just for the incredible threat to the opponent but [that] we found him [Haaland] much more than in the first half. That is really important—when you have these players, you have to use them.
“Erling lives for it. Our delivery of passes has been better, and Erling is our key man right now.
“I’m disappointed he did not score four or five. All jokes aside, really pleased, but we cannot rely on just him; we need other players to score—wingers, attacking midfielders.
“They have to make a step up and score goals. We play to provide Erling with quality and passing, but other players have to step up.”
Haaland has scored 11 of Man City’s 17 Premier League goals so far this season.
Aside from him, only Phil Foden, Matheus Nunes, Tijjani Reijnders, and Rayan Cherki have scored for Guardiola’s side.
