When Pep Guardiola criticized Erling Haaland at Turf Moor, Alan Shearer stated that he ought to have waited until he was in the locker room.
After complaining to Guardiola about a lack of service as the first half against Burnley came to a close, the Manchester City forward, who had scored twice, received a stern talking to.
Shearer praised Man City manager Pep Guardiola’s attention to detail but conceded that he would not have liked the dialogue to be made public. Until they entered the dressing room, he believes Guardiola should have controlled his emotions.
“I’m old school, but I do appreciate how he’s so driven and wants perfection,” Shearer said in an interview with Match of The Day. “Wait till you’re in the changing room if he doesn’t want the cameras to catch him.”
“That wouldn’t have pleased me. I would have spoken to him twice, but one of those words would have been incorrect. Give me the biggest reprimand in the dressing room if you must, but not in front of the audience. No.”
Regarding the event, Guardiola said: “There is absolutely no issue. The goal was to establish a rapport with the players. He desired to have the ball behind him, but it cannot be there. Finding the proper moment sometimes requires patience.
“He wasn’t angry, and I’m not angry. It takes place in football. Be less theatrical. He is pleased with his two goals. In the second half, he was outstanding. We are aware of his skill in front of goal.