New Leipzig forward admires Man City star, but insists he has his own playing style
\nBERLIN
\nNew RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko is not comfortable being compared with Manchester City star striker Erling Haaland and while they have some things in common he says he has his own style.
\nBoth had spells with Red Bull Salzburg before moving on to bigger clubs in the German Bundesliga and Sesko\u2019s aggressive attacking style has often earned him comparisons to the Norwegian, especially when the former played in Salzburg\u2019s youth teams and Haaland for the senior team in 2019-2020.
\n\u201cThis is comparing to someone who is one of the best players in the world,\u201d the 20-year-old Slovenia international said in an online media call this week.
\n\u201cSo it\u2019s not easy to compare. I would not like to compare myself to anyone. I would just love to be myself and be the best myself in general.\u201d
\nHaaland is already a treble-winner with City after his first season there, while Sesko, who joined Leipzig this season, still needs to prove his worth on the big stage. He will get the chance next week when he will face off with Haaland in their Champions League group match.
\n\u201cWe have height and we are both fast but in general we have different styles of play. I really like to look at him (play) a lot.\u201d
\nThe Slovenian has gotten off to a good start in Germany with two goals in the Bundesliga in the four matches he has played in, while also netting in their Champions League opening win against Young Boys last week.
\nDespite several key players leaving Leipzig in the summer, including France international Christopher Nkunku, striker Dominik Szoboszlai and centre forward Andre Silva, they have managed four straight wins from five Bundesliga matches after a season-opening defeat. They are now a point behind leaders Bayern Munich who they host on Saturday and whom they beat 3-0 in Munich to win the German Super Cup last month.
\n\u201cIf we do the same performance it could be possible but if it is not full power (against Bayern) then it will be hard,\u201d Sesko said.
\nThe Bavarians are chasing a record-extending 12th consecutive league crown but Leipzig could give them a run for their money, Sesko said. \u201cOf course we have quality.
\nIf we are not 100% then there is no chance. But it can be hard for them. We have a great team and we can show a lot. Of course it is difficult for other teams to achieve first place. But every year it is possible. Maybe it can be this year.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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