"It doesn't matter how many hat tricks Haaland gets, Pep never wanted players like that"

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Former Bayern and Liverpool player Dietmar Hamann believes that Erling Haaland does not fit the profile to play for Manchester City. The former player spoke to 'TalkSport' and said that, no matter how many hat tricks he scores, the team is struggling because his style of play does not fit in with the style of the teams coached by Pep Guardiola.

2 years ago
Striker Erling Haaland has scored 31 goals and provided three assists in 28 games played for City. That's quite something. However, for some, the Norwegian is not in the right place.
Former Bayern and Liverpool player Dietmar Hamann, among others, does not understand how he could have ended up at the Etihad Stadium. "I never thought I could sign for City because Guardiola never wanted players like that," he told 'TalkSport'.
"Haaland's strength has nothing to do with the team's style. City were successful because of their attempt to keep the ball, to play rhythmically and smoothly, but now they have a player who is not involved in the play. It's like playing with ten...," he continued.
For Hamann, no matter how many goals Haaland scores, he will never really help Pep's team: "It doesn't matter how many hat tricks he scores. You have to look at the goals the team has scored and it's less. They have also got less points than last season at this stage. I don't think Haaland is the right player for this team. Everything he does on the pitch goes against the spirit of the group".

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