

Even in the last games he’s been really important for us in different ways.” He started scoring at an incredible rate – it helped him settle. You understand what he wants, he understands what I can do. “It’s something that I can’t really explain you just have a feeling with a player. He joked at first, then answered seriously. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. For more information see our Privacy Policy. Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. The Belgian was asked whether it was “love at first sight” when Haaland joined last summer. Support the team, support the game and try to have fun.”ĭe Bruyne’s link play with Erling Haaland has been key in the latter’s 52 goals this season, 12 of which have come in the Champions League. “It’s an incredible competition, we are here to support what Uefa is doing and we are not going to boo any more. “Absolutely, I agree, a day to celebrate, Inter and City fans to be happy to be here,” he said. I’ve a feeling we are ready, the players will give everything, knowing the opponent, but yeah – go for it.”Ĭity fans often boo the Champions League anthem but Guardiola stated Saturday’s occasion is one for them to celebrate. “I’d like to tell you the lessons but I don’t know,” he said. The manager was asked what he learned from the loss to Chelsea. Kevin De Bruyne has developed a close understanding with Erling Haaland. In both circumstances you have to be stable.” The most important thing is not to think at 0-0 you are losing – Italian teams can think at 0-0 they are winning and they are not.

“Inter Milan is bigger than us, in terms of history, but what’s important is that at 10pm Istanbul time we do the best performance possible and that can make the difference. Everything finishes with a game and the team who performs best over 95 minutes will win. “I saw their games and we try to do our game. “I don’t control people’s opinions – just focus on what we have to do,” Guardiola said.

If you can win the Champions League, you’ve reached one of the biggest things you can.”Ĭity will begin as firm favourites. Every professional player wants to win the Champions League and be on top. It’s a dream for all of us.”ĭe Bruyne said: “Maybe both it depends who you ask. “To achieve things always you have to have the correct portion of obsession, desire.
