Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson is raving about talisman Erling Haaland with credit to his impressive tally in his debut Premier League season.
The 22-year-old leads the English top-flight scoring chart with 22 goals in 18 league matches so far. Haaland’s imposing form in front goal has also seen record three hat-tricks in the league.
Ahead of City’s home game against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, the Brazilian goalkeeper was full of praise for his Norwegian teammate whom he described as a brilliant scorer with positioning his best ability.
“Haaland has been showing what he’s all about since [his time at] Borussia [Dortmund] – he had great seasons there, so it’s not news for us,” Ederson told the club’s website.
“Of course, when he arrived, we said he was going to score a lot – and that’s been happening.
“He is a brilliant goalscorer, he always looks to score and help the team. He is the striker we needed.
“Haaland plays more centrally, looking to get into the box, he is a target in the area. That has been the major difference. Sometimes you get into the final third and you have someone who will always be in the area.
“Many people say most of the goals he scores are easy – but that is a lie. It’s his positioning – he positions himself very well. That’s his best ability.
“So, he doesn’t score easy goals, he positions himself well. I hope he continues to score many goals, making us happy and we’ll keep working together for all the titles.”
