RB Leipzig defender Maxime Esteve expects to be tested to the limit of his physical capabilities when he comes up against Erling Haaland, as the German side take on English Premier League heavyweights Manchester City in a Champions League clash on Wednesday.

“He [Haaland] is so powerful, so good with his head, so quick. He is a beast,” said the French centre-back, before adding: “It will be a difficult game but when you want to progress in football, you have to play against the best opponents.”