This season, Erling Haaland is leading the Premier League in goals again, scoring 19 times. However, he didn't score in the recent 3-3 draw with Real Madrid.
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher suggested that Haaland needs to improve other aspects of his game to be in the running for awards like the Ballon d'Or.
Pep Guardiola defended his forward, saying he's more focused on winning trophies for City than individual awards.
Pep Guardiola said: "The target is not to win the Ballon d’Or. The target is to win the Premier Leagues, Champions Leagues, FA Cups and Carabao Cups. And he did it."
"Without him, it would not be possible. What we won in 2023 five titles without him it’s impossible. No chance. He’s a key player for us."
"He will improve because of his desire, his age, more games, more experience, arrive in the latter stages of the competition, it’s never happened in his career. This will be his future."
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