Italy legend Alessandro Nesta insists he would have held his own against Erling Haaland after facing the Brazilian Ronaldo in his playing days... as he explains that 'staying close' to the Man City striker is the way to stop him

Daily Mail | October 8, 2022

World Cup winner Alessandro Nesta has insisted he would have been able to stop Manchester City's Erling Haaland in his prime.

Haaland has taken the Premier League by storm since joining Manchester City in July, scoring 14 goals in just eight league matches.

Defenders in England have been unable to cope with Haaland, but Nesta believes he could hold his own against the Norwegian striker as he experienced playing against the Brazilian Ronaldo who was at a 'different' level.

Erling Haaland has been firing in the goals for Manchester City since joining the club in July

Alessandro Nesta still thinks he would have held his own against Haaland in his prime

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