Bournemouth midfielder, David Brooks, has admitted that facing Manchester City’s star striker Erling Haaland is one of football’s toughest challenges.
Haaland was once again the difference-maker for Pep Guardiola’s side, scoring twice in their 3-1 victory over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Reflecting on the match, the 28-year-old Brooks acknowledged how difficult it is to contain the prolific Norwegian forward, describing him as “impossible” to prepare for.
“It was always going to be a tough game against Manchester City,” Brooks said. “It’s probably the hardest week to prepare for. We knew we had to come here and be the best version of ourselves. A few minor details cost us today.
“We look to press but Manchester City are extremely comfortable on the ball. In the first half we created a lot of opportunities for ourselves through the press.
“But the big man up top for them – Haaland – is always going to be a threat. It’s almost impossible (to prepare to face Haaland). He’s 6ft 5in, strong, a massive threat when the ball is falling to him. He took his chances well.
“It got away from us in the end. The way we started today shows where we are as a team and squad. There is no fear.”
