9 | Erling Haaland - 2022/23 Performances

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A lot on here will not like we it but here goes .
We are gonna fuck up having the best striker in the Europe for years because we have a load of selfish players mainly Mahrez who is so desperate to be the main guy that he either takes penalties of the lad even though he has been told it’s haalands job I mean if we a pen next time you watch go against peo and still take it . We play boring football with no end product but we did before the World Cup so what’s changed ! . At this rate haaland will not even break 32 league goals unless things change . Feel so sorry the lad because he is making the runs but they will not pass . At this rate Real Madrid will be loving this .
 
neel said:
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Some clips were taken out of context. For example, the 2nd example Cancelo's failed pass to Halaand in Derby. It was just after we scored 1 goal up. I would say Cancelo should pass to unmarked Grealish/KDB then let them reach to Halaand more reasonable. Rather than using outside of his right foot to try this pass, which lead to a counter attack.
 
Paul1970 said:
A lot on here will not like we it but here goes .
We are gonna fuck up having the best striker in the Europe for years because we have a load of selfish players mainly Mahrez who is so desperate to be the main guy that he either takes penalties of the lad even though he has been told it’s haalands job I mean if we a pen next time you watch go against peo and still take it . We play boring football with no end product but we did before the World Cup so what’s changed ! . At this rate haaland will not even break 32 league goals unless things change . Feel so sorry the lad because he is making the runs but they will not pass . At this rate Real Madrid will be loving this .
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Nonsense. Two of the last three Haaland's goals are Mahrez's assists. But you love slagging the FFS when you have no argument as many here do; keep it up (the slagging) and enjoy while it lasts.
 
Paul1970 said:
A lot on here will not like we it but here goes .
We are gonna fuck up having the best striker in the Europe for years because we have a load of selfish players mainly Mahrez who is so desperate to be the main guy that he either takes penalties of the lad even though he has been told it’s haalands job I mean if we a pen next time you watch go against peo and still take it . We play boring football with no end product but we did before the World Cup so what’s changed ! . At this rate haaland will not even break 32 league goals unless things change . Feel so sorry the lad because he is making the runs but they will not pass . At this rate Real Madrid will be loving this .
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Mahrez took that pen because Halaand told me to do so. Halaand was knocked on the hips and withdraw from at half time in that match. He could be uncomfortable to take the pen.

Dear me Mahrez just assisted Halaand a week ago when Mahrez could easily put a ball in but he decided to pass. How can anyone question him??

You care more about Halaand's number than the team.
 
Constantine said:
Nonsense. Two of the last three Haaland's goals are Mahrez's assists. But you love slagging the FFS when you have no argument as many here do; keep it up (the slagging) and enjoy while it lasts.
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If we carry on like this at least we won’t have the issue cone august .
 
Paul1970 said:
If we carry on like this at least we won’t have the issue cone august .
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That's up to the manager and Haaland to fix. It's no other player's fault. Players follow instructions. I'm sure everyone of them wanted to assist him today.
 
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Constantine said:
That's up to the manager and Haaland to fix. It's no other player's fault. Players follow instructions.
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Not sure that's correct. Last night Haarland made runs into good positions but was ignored despite a through ball being possible. I think the players don't play with their heads up looking for that pass.
 
applejuice said:
If I remember correctly, the only through ball to Halaand came from Grealish. And Mahrez scored the only goal.
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The through ball from Grealish to Haaland came from the middle of the park and Mahrez scored from a central position.

Mahrez and Grealish create nowhere near enough from wide positions for Haaland. They both hold on to the ball for far too long, don’t get their heads up, and do not get enough crosses in. As individuals (particularly Grealish) they are playing well but we will never get the full potential out of Haaland while they are his providers.
 
Crying out for Merlin - he’d have been zoned in on Haaland every time he got the ball.

It’s shite watching midfielders actively ignore a striker making runs. It should be their wet fucking dream but they seem to prefer the easy option instead. No bravery on the ball whatsoever unless it’s KDB. Infuriating to watch.

Got the most dynamic, exciting striker in world football sat up front like a cheerleader because the manager seems to be clueless as to how to use him. This the same manager who took Lewandowski to the next level? Where’s that gone?

It’s a well-known thing that his heading is his weakness yet it’s the only way we pass him the ball by nailing it to his mop and hoping it sticks. Got to find a way to keep him involved in games whether it’s the odd ball over the top for him to chase or actually create a game plan which utilises him. Or put a fuckin’ cross into the box rather than passing it back to a full back.

Bet Txiki’s sat there wondering why he spent (probably) years perfecting the signing only for his best mate to completely nullify the bloke instead.
 
Blue Llama said:
Not sure that's correct. Last night Haarland made runs into good positions but was ignored despite a through ball being possible. I think the players don't play with their heads up looking for that pass.
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If that's the case, they need to be coached about that. It's still the manager's responsability.
 
OrigamiNinja said:
The through ball from Grealish to Haaland came from the middle of the park and Mahrez scored from a central position.

Mahrez and Grealish create nowhere near enough from wide positions for Haaland. They both hold on to the ball for far too long, don’t get their heads up, and do not get enough crosses in. As individuals (particularly Grealish) they are playing well but we will never get the full potential out of Haaland while they are his providers.
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If that’s the case then what do we do next season as both players will still be doing there thing. This passing to death needs to change and soon .
 
For the record, Jamie Vardy (a striker) CURRENTLY holds the record for scoring in consecutive Premier League games (eleven) thanks in large part to a City player known in this forum as ffs.
 
Paul1970 said:
If that’s the case then what do we do next season as both players will still be doing there thing. This passing to death needs to change and soon .
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IMO we either need new wide men or new 8s, probably both.

For me, last nights combination of 8s and wide men was the worst we can put out on the field. Not because they aren’t good players in their own right, but because Grealish, Mahrez, Gundo and Bernie are too risk averse to have as 4 of the starting front 5. Swap two of them out for an in-form Foden and KDB and it’s a different story, but as we know their form has been up and down all season.

I would be buying at least one pacy wide man and an 8. Convert Grealish to an 8. Let Gundo leave the club. Mahrez to be seeing a lot less game time. The front 5 to consist of Haaland, Foden, new wide man, Grealish (at 8) and KDB. Throw in Bellingham to rotate with Grealish and KDB and I think we would look a different team. It’s easy this football manager lark.
 
braut said:
The commentators actually expressed their sympathy several times, and on multiple occasions pointed out runs that Haaland did and, quote, "being ignored by his team mates". They mentioned numerous times that he was clearly getting frustrated, and quote, "rightly so".
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Absolutety no different from any other top class striker , but Haaland is highlighted after scoring 32 goals whilst other strikers gesticulating and moaning at playing colleagues who have scored far less goals and there clubs do not get a mention, Mo Salah being the perfect example , and because some pundit with an obvious agenda only looking for negatives regarding our club states "rightly so" means f*ck all in my opinion.
 
OrigamiNinja said:
The through ball from Grealish to Haaland came from the middle of the park and Mahrez scored from a central position.

Mahrez and Grealish create nowhere near enough from wide positions for Haaland. They both hold on to the ball for far too long, don’t get their heads up, and do not get enough crosses in. As individuals (particularly Grealish) they are playing well but we will never get the full potential out of Haaland while they are his providers.
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They play for the team success, not for Halaand.
 
OrigamiNinja said:
IMO we either need new wide men or new 8s, probably both.

For me, last nights combination of 8s and wide men was the worst we can put out on the field. Not because they aren’t good players in their own right, but because Grealish, Mahrez, Gundo and Bernie are too risk averse to have as 4 of the starting front 5. Swap two of them out for an in-form Foden and KDB and it’s a different story, but as we know their form has been up and down all season.

I would be buying at least one pacy wide man and an 8. Convert Grealish to an 8. Let Gundo leave the club. Mahrez to be seeing a lot less game time. The front 5 to consist of Haaland, Foden, new wide man, Grealish (at 8) and KDB. Throw in Bellingham to rotate with Grealish and KDB and I think we would look a different team. It’s easy this football manager lark.
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Mahrez scored our only goal and won MOTM. He is far more efficient than Halaand since WC.

Unless Halaand shows he can be tough enough to perform consistently in away ground, (so far only good vs Arsenal), we should not and won't bet everything on him.

Stop blaming the teammates. I don't blame Halaand but we should not blame his form on others.

A great player should carry the team. Not let the team carry him.
 
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