Achieve a third consecutive final of the IGNGRER CUPa, with the classification for the Champions League Undering the hand, it is not enough for the striker of the Manchester City Erling Haalandwho said that the club had had a “horrible season” to run out of its fifth title of the Premier League consecutive.
Haalandwho has extended his contract with the City Until 2034, he declared BBC Sport that the players of his team had not been “good enough” in an interview made public this Thursday.
“It is a good habit to get to Wembley And it is always important to gain trophies. We play the pass to the final of the England Cup And in a horrible season we have still achieved it, that says everything, “he said Haaland.
“When you have won four leagues in a row, if you don't want five, it is not a success season. That is our bar. We have not done it well in the league, but we continue to aspire to qualify for the Champions League“He said.
He Citywho will face Saturday at Crystal Palace In the final of the England Cupit is room in the league in the absence of two days, two points above the Chelseafifth, while seeking to ensure a position among the top five to qualify for the Champions League next season.
“We have not been stable enough this season … Of course, we have had injuries throughout the season. But we should not look for excuses,” said the 24 -year -old.
“Each and every one of us we have not been good enough and we have not been at our best level, so when you are not at your best level you will not win games in this country, because it is very difficult,” he added.
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The Norwegian international, author of 21 goals in the League this season, also spent a month off after suffering an ankle injury in March.
“It has been horrible to injure. It is not nice to see the team play, but you have to get the best out of oneself and try to return as soon as possible,” he said.
“I am very happy to return. With a lot of energy,” he concluded.