Haaland: Warnock suggests me try to play like an old-fashioned center; the FA Cup means a lot

May 16th May 17th at 23:30, Manchester City will face Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final. Before the game, Manchester City striker Haaland talked about Crystal Palace meritorious coach Warnock. Earlier this month, Guardiola invited Warnock to the training ground to communicate with the players. Warnock, 76, is not retired and is coaching at the semi-professional team Torke United.

Haland said: "He's a very interesting guy and a good guy. I've watched a lot of English football events since I was a kid, so I know Warnock is a legend of the sport. I didn't know he would come, it was a surprise, and I talked with him very well. Warnock has an old-school temperament, and I actually kind of got it because of my dad.

"We had a great chat and he told me that sometimes you can try to kick the ball into the air like an old-fashioned center and then chase it. This is the way of playing in his era, and I actually think it makes sense. We all love this sport, so we will discuss these topics, including the period we experienced before, and how we should maintain good momentum now, etc. There is always something happening in some seasons, and it brings us extra energy, and now is when that energy should come into play. ”

May 17th happened to be a public holiday in Norway, where people would cruising in traditional costumes and enjoying music. Haaland said: “This means a lot to me, so I will do my best to help the team achieve their goals. Injury is terrible, but what can you do besides recovering as soon as possible? Now I'm back with plenty of energy, I feel good and in very good health, and I'm ready. ”

Previously, Guardiola said that winning the FA Cup and qualifying for the Champions League will not save the season. Haaland said: “It still makes sense to me, and it is important to win the trophy, which is what I want and why I am here. But many outsiders have been putting forward so-called standards, which may not mean anything to them, because they set the standards too high.

"Everything Guardiola did is incredible whether it was before or after I joined Manchester City. And when you really understand his achievements, you realize how great he is. I play here to continue to win trophys and now we will try to win the FA Cup. I remember my father told me how much the FA Cup is in this country, and when I won it, I got it.

" Guardiola has led Manchester City to Wembley many times, which is really amazing. It's incredible to reach the finals for three consecutive years, and I hope we can win the championship again. I have seen many FA Cup finals, and as a Manchester City supporter I have also been to Wembley, and the teams I support have won. And it feels special to step on Wembley Stadium, and when you play there, you know that it is undoubtedly an important game.