Erling Haaland saved it candid on the eve of Norway’s decisive World Cup qualifier in opposition to Italy, as he prepares to face rising Inter and Azzurri expertise Francesco Pio Esposito at San Siro.
Talking at his pre-match press convention, with , the Manchester Metropolis striker admitted he doesn’t but know a lot about his younger opponent however nonetheless had phrases of respect for the Nerazzurri starlet.
MONZA, ITALY – AUGUST 12: Pio Esposito of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their crew’s second objective through the Pre-season Pleasant match between AC Monza and FC Internazionale at U-Energy Stadium on August 12, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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“To be sincere, I don’t know a lot about him. Perhaps they’ll kill me for saying this, however whenever you play for Italy, you will need to have high quality. And also you want that very same high quality whenever you play for Inter, that’s how it’s.”
Haaland on enjoying in Serie A: ‘You by no means know…’
Haaland was additionally requested about the potential for at some point enjoying in Serie A, a query that has adopted him since his teenage years.
“I like this nation. I’ve performed some good video games right here. You by no means know what can occur sooner or later. I’m in a superb place in my life proper now, however you possibly can by no means say by no means.”
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Erling Haaland of Manchester Metropolis embraces Kevin De Bruyne of Napoli previous to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Part MD1 match between Manchester Metropolis and SSC Napoli at Metropolis of Manchester Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Picture by Ryan Pierse/Getty Photographs)
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The Norwegian star has been in prolific type for each membership and nation and can look to increase that run in opposition to an Italy facet decided to safe momentum forward of the play-offs.
, in the meantime, might earn one other cap for Gennaro Gattuso’s males as he appears for his first objective at San Siro.