Guardiola: 'Haaland is not obsessed with missing opportunities'

"One of the best things about Haaland is that he can miss an opportunity without being obsessed or upset. He's optimistic, looking for the next opportunity. Haaland knows the opportunity will come again. him and be ready for it. That's the great side of a player and an athlete," Guardiola told Sky Sports.

Man City have many difficulties as a guest at Selhurst Park. In nearly 80 minutes, they missed many opportunities, including Haaland's shot over the bar from close range. However, when Man City were awarded a penalty in the 78th minute, the 22-year-old striker overcame the pressure to make it successful.

This goal helped Haaland raise the total number of goals for Man City in the Premier League to 28, thereby helping Guardiola's teachers and students close the gap with the top team Arsenal to two points. Man City hopes the pressure from them can make the "Gunners" stumble when they face Fulham on the evening of March 12. "Usually, in football, basketball or tennis, if you think about a situation that has happened or passed, you won't be a good athlete. But Haaland is different, always looking for the next opportunity." , said Guardiola.

After scoring, Haaland ran to the corner flag in joy. He was surrounded by teammates. The celebration is like Haaland's way of relieving pressure after missing a good opportunity early in the game. Guardiola believes that it is natural and good for Haaland's students to always have great expectations.

"The way Haaland is delighted after scoring shows how happy he is at Man City and we are happy to have him. As a young player, Haaland shows personality when he takes the responsibility of taking the penalty kick and is showed a decisive shot to bring home the goal," commented the Spaniard.

Sharing his opinion with Guardiola, former Liverpool and England striker Daniel Sturridge said that Haaland's strongest point is his fearless spirit. He also appreciated the role of Guardiola in guiding the position for Haaland to approach to find opportunities.