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Joe Bray

Rodri predicts how Erling Haaland will change Man City tactics and gives striker new nickname

Rodri believes that Manchester City are ready-made to welcome Erling Haaland, but will have to change their system for the incoming striker.

City have operated without a recognised striker for the best part of two seasons, with Sergio Aguero injured for much of 2020/21, before he departed last summer and a failed attempt to sign Harry Kane left City without a 'number nine.' Now, it seems that City are in a better position having missed out on Kane, as they have won the race to sign Haaland for just £51m.

Haaland will give City the focal point they have arguably lacked in the last two years, although they have secured back-to-back Premier League titles using a false nine. And midfielder Rodri believes that City's quality means they will be able to adapt their system to accomodate Haaland's strengths.

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