Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies was full praise for Erling Haaland, as his side suffered a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final.
The £51 million (Metro) man scored and assisted in what was yet another brilliant big-game display from him.
Alphonso Davies, who was on the losing side for Bayern Munich could not help but praise Manchester City striker Erling Haaland after the contest.
Bayern star Alphonso Davies heaps praise on Erling Haaland
The 22-year-old’s assist for Bernardo Silva’s strike busted the myth that there he does not offer much else apart from scoring goals.
And to cap his excellent performance up was a clinical close-range finish from Haaland, as he continues to prove his credentials as the outright best striker in the world currently.
As Bayern Munich were ultimately bullied by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, Alphonso Davies told the press just how highly he rates Erling Haaland.
“Top striker. He’s on his way to become a legend in the game, can’t take anything away from him. He’s fast, he’s strong, he’s intelligent. Overall, he’s just a good player”, he said, as posted on his official YouTube channel.
“I played against him in the Bundesliga and now playing here, can’t take anything away from him.”
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Despite being such a young player, it seems as if his peers understand just how much of a special talent he is, as even Thibaut Courtois called the City No.9 one of the ‘stars of football.’
Regardless of the fact that Bayern lost and convincingly to Manchester City, Alphonso Davies had to give Erling Haaland his credit.
Whilst several fans and pundits alike have bizarrely slated Haaland at various points this season, those that face him truly realise his magnificence.
