Vincent Kompany has claimed that Erling Haaland can join Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo and become one of football’s all-time great strikers.
The Norwegian hit his sixth hat-trick of the season and his ninth goal in a week as Manchester City eclipsed Burnley 6-0 to reach an Wembley FA Cup semi-final next month. Julian Alvarez grabbed a double and sub Cole Palmer scored as City ran riot to stun the Championship’s runaway leaders.
The Clarets boss was given a rousing reception on his return to the Etihad and, even though his stars suffered a chastening defeat, he couldn’t help admire Haaland. “I have played against the greats - Messi, Ronaldinho, Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo,” Kompany said.
