Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressed his concerns about the safety of Norwegian star Erling Haaland before the team's match against Arsenal. Guardiola believes that rough defensive tackles could expose Haaland to injury during the match.
Commenting on the clashes that occurred in the previous match between Haaland and Arsenal defender Gabriel, Guardiola stated that it is the defenders who need to bear the responsibility for protecting attacking players. He added that it is not easy for Haaland to play for 90 minutes and that referees have a duty to provide adequate protection.
Regarding the match on Sunday, Guardiola fears a renewal of the conflict between Haaland and Gabriel, particularly after Gabriel's recent actions that angered Haaland in the previous match. In this context, Guardiola hopes that Haaland receives sufficient protection from the refereeing team during the important match.
