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Brighton defender Veltman: I don't know how we'll handle Haaland

Brighton defender Joel Veltman is unsure how they'll handle Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.

Brighton meet City in the late kickoff today.

"It is a difficult nut to crack," Veltman said.

"You often see a tall striker who doesn't have such good technique, but Haaland just has everything.

"I saw Manchester City against Manchester United the other day, when Haaland scored a hat-trick.

"On the assist from Kevin De Bruyne, where Haaland stretches his leg fully and pokes the ball in via the back post - it's just not possible to defend against.

"Maybe we should make a 'sandwich' on him with an aggressive midfielder in front and a defender behind him?"

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