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Bournemouth’s David Brooks Claims Man City Ace Erling Haaland ‘Impossible' to Prepare For

Bournemouth’s David Brooks Claims Man City Ace Erling Haaland ‘Impossible' to Prepare For
Bournemouth’s David Brooks Claims Man City Ace Erling Haaland ‘Impossible' to Prepare ForČTK / imago sportfotodienst / Conor Molloy

Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks has described striker Erling Haaland as “impossible" to prepare for, following their 3-1 Premier League defeat to Man City.

The 25-year-old was among the goals yet again, scoring a brace as Pep Guardiola’s side moved into second with their win over Bournemouth.

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Haaland now has an incredible 18 goals across his 16 games in all competitions and is the only Man City player to score more than one league goal.

Speaking after the game, Bournemouth midfielder Brooks, 28, was in awe of the big Norwegian, admitting he is ‘impossible’ to prepare for.

"It was always going to be a tough game against Manchester City,” he 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."