December 22nd 2024.
Erling Haaland has certainly been making a name for himself as the most prolific goalscorer in Europe. His impressive record of 263 goals in 322 appearances over the past seven seasons has caught the attention of many, including former Premier League title winner Emmanuel Petit. Petit believes that one current Premier League star has the potential to be just as good as Haaland.
Haaland's journey to becoming a top striker began when he was signed by Borussia Dortmund from Red Bull Salzburg in 2020. He had already made a name for himself in Austria, scoring an impressive 28 goals in 22 games in his final season with the club. But it was at Dortmund where he truly began to shine, scoring 86 goals in 89 matches and becoming a standout player in the Champions League.
In 2022, Haaland made the move to Manchester City and immediately made an impact, scoring 52 goals in 53 games and helping his team win both the Premier League and the Champions League. He even won the Premier League Golden Boot award last season. However, this season, both Haaland and Man City have seen a drop in form. Despite this, Petit believes that any Premier League team would benefit from having Haaland on their roster.
But Petit also believes that Chelsea have a player who has the potential to reach Haaland's level in Nicolas Jackson. The 24-year-old striker has faced criticism in his first season at Stamford Bridge, but has recently shown his worth by scoring nine goals in 16 league games. Petit has always had faith in Jackson and is confident that he can replicate Haaland's impressive numbers.
Chelsea's eight-game winning run came to an end with a frustrating goalless draw against Everton. Despite dropping points, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was pleased with his team's performance. He praised their ability to adapt to different playing styles and their strong defensive record. He also expressed his happiness with their performance, even comparing it to their win against Brentford the week before.
Overall, Petit and Maresca have high hopes for Chelsea and their players like Jackson. They believe that with the right guidance and support, Jackson can become just as good as Haaland. Despite their recent draw, Chelsea remains a top contender in the Premier League and has the potential to surprise everyone. As Maresca put it, "so much has changed in the last ten months," and anything is possible in the unpredictable world of football.
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