Erling Haaland remains unfazed by Manchester City’s guilty verdict, according to Norway teammate Kristoffer Ajer ahead of Thursday’s Nations League clash with Wales.
Ajer, the Brentford defender, told the Norwegian media that Haaland “hasn’t changed one bit” since the Premier League found City guilty of breaching financial rules across nine years. “When people ask about him, he’s been exactly the same the last few days as well,” Ajer said.
Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken echoed the sentiment, describing Haaland as “on fire” after scoring three goals in his past two matches. The City striker has continued his international form despite the turmoil at club level, with Solbakken brushing aside any suggestion the verdict has been a distraction.
Wales manager Craig Bellamy backed Haaland to perform at Cardiff City Stadium, describing him as a “machine” and drawing comparison to rugby legend Jonah Lomu. “If you love football, you have to appreciate him,” Bellamy said.
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