Getty In a thrilling friendly match, the Norwegian assassin showcased his prowess by scoring an impressive header. However, the midfielder’s comeback in a blue jersey was far from ideal, resulting in a disappointing performance.
In a highly entertaining match in Chapel Hill, Manchester City’s USA tour began on a challenging note with a 4-3 defeat to Celtic, despite Erling Haaland’s return to scoring form.
The highly desired forward was the center of attention as spectators eagerly awaited his performance. He delighted fans by delivering a powerful header to level the score in the second half. However, this came after Pep Guardiola’s team had a dreadful beginning against an unstoppable Celtic side.
Brendan Rodgers’ team initiated their pre-season training earlier this month and appeared significantly more prepared than the reigning Premier League champions. They swiftly surged ahead with a 3-1 lead by halftime, courtesy of two goals from German forward Nicolas-Gerrit Kuhn and Japan’s Kyogo Furuhashi.
Oscar Bobb played a crucial role for City, emerging as the standout player under Guardiola’s guidance. His exceptional performance helped the team secure a 3-3 draw, with goals from Maximo Perrone and Haaland. However, Celtic managed to regain the lead for the third time when Luis Palma defeated Ederson, leaving City without a response.
Guardiola’s greatest worry lies in the vulnerable defense, as Kalvin Phillips’ return in a City jersey was anything but pleasant. The chances of rekindling his career at the Etihad Stadium seem extremely slim, given his disappointing performance in midfield.
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