Rio Ferdinand has defended Manchester City striker Erling Haaland after Jamie Carragher suggested that the Blues were a 'lesser' side with the Norwegian frontman in the team.
Haaland has made a scintillating start to life at the Etihad Stadium, with the 22-year-old registering 31 goals in 28 appearances in all competitions. However, he endured a difficult afternoon when Pep Guardiola's side lost 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon - failing to register a shot on target for the first time in the Premier League this term.
After the defeat in the capital, former Liverpool defender Carragher suggested that Haaland might have picked the wrong club to actually get the best out of him. He also claimed that they were a 'lesser' team with the striker in the side. Despite this, Ferdinand was quick to back Haaland.
