Erling Haaland shares admiration for Jamie Vardy during Leicester match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Jamie Vardy revealed a past exchange with Erling Haaland during a Leicester defeat to Manchester City on a podcast. Haaland praised Vardy as a model for his attacking style, noting how he observed Vardy's movements when scoring. The conversation occurred as Leicester struggled against City, highlighting Haaland’s study of Vardy’s counter-attacking ability. As Manchester City looks to restructure its squad under new management, Haaland’s remarks underscore the tactical adjustments expected in the upcoming season.
- •Haaland credited Vardy as a blueprint for his scoring technique.
- •Their exchange took place during a match at the Etihad Stadium.
- •Vardy humorously recounted his reaction to Haaland's comment after a goal.
- •City is revamping its squad after departures of key players.
- •The club is focusing on building a balanced frontline for next season.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jamie Vardy reveals what Erling Haaland told him during Leicester defeat at Manchester City
"Manchester City’s Erling Haaland credited Premier League icon Jamie Vardy as a blueprint for his own lethal attacking play.In the first episode of a podcast, the 39-year-old veteran shed light on a ...
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