9 | Erling Haaland - 2022/23 Performances

[oldius]

I agree with what you’re saying about the pass being on a few times on Saturday. Only problem will be it will be a rarity that there is space for that pass against almost every other team. The scousers are the only team willing to go toe to toe with us and not park the bus.

One of the great things about having Haaland is that a parked bus is not enough to keep him out: try reaching the head of Gabby or Raz with 7 defenders around them and now try reaching Erling.

 

[Craig]

One of the great things about having Haaland is that a parked bus is not enough to keep him out: try reaching the head of Gabby or Raz with 7 defenders around them and now try reaching Erling.

Agree. Just saying it will be a rarity when the space is there to use his pace in behind like it was a few times on Saturday.

 

[Father Paul]

He will score . He could have scored yesterday also. But i am saying it will take time for team to gel . Haaland getting more involved

In my opinion he will score 20-25 Goals in the PL this season if he avoids any long layoffs.

 

[kunaguero10]

In my opinion he will score 20-25 Goals in the PL this season if he avoids any long layoffs.

If he avoids a long layoff that’s a conservative estimate IMO.. change the 2 to a 3.

His positioning & timing of runs in the game was superb, really refreshing to see a natural number 9 moving around the pitch like a number 9. Goals will come there can be no doubt about that.

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

Looks like Kun has had one or two things to say about Haaland.

 

[oldius]

Agree. Just saying it will be a rarity when the space is there to use his pace in behind like it was a few times on Saturday.

If only pace were in his locker then it would be an issue. The fact that he has so many attributes is what makes him so deadly: he can run in behind, he can shoot from distance, he is powerful in the air, his movement creates tap-ins and he can use his right and left. If we find him, he will score for fun, IMO. If I think there is a difficulty, it is in adjusting the way we play a little too much and trying to find him all the time rather than continuing to create chance after chance. I think that will be ironed out as all the players become used to him - they are too intelligent not too - and the havoc that he will create will make space for others. When people were constantly saying (only after dropped points) that we needed a striker, I often pointed out that there was no guarantee that we would create as many chances when we gained one and that is the challenge, exciting times though they are.

 

[Le Havre Oswald]

If only pace were in his locker then it would be an issue. The fact that he has so many attributes is what makes him so deadly: he can run in behind, he can shoot from distance, he is powerful in the air, his movement creates tap-ins and he can use his right and left. If we find him, he will score for fun, IMO. If I think there is a difficulty, it is in adjusting the way we play a little too much and trying to find him all the time rather than continuing to create chance after chance. I think that will be ironed out as all the players become used to him - they are too intelligent not too - and the havoc that he will create will make space for others. When people were constantly saying (only after dropped points) that we needed a striker, I often pointed out that there was no guarantee that we would create as many chances when we gained one and that is the challenge, exciting times though they are.

Good post

 

[Craig]

If only pace were in his locker then it would be an issue. The fact that he has so many attributes is what makes him so deadly: he can run in behind, he can shoot from distance, he is powerful in the air, his movement creates tap-ins and he can use his right and left. If we find him, he will score for fun, IMO. If I think there is a difficulty, it is in adjusting the way we play a little too much and trying to find him all the time rather than continuing to create chance after chance. I think that will be ironed out as all the players become used to him - they are too intelligent not too - and the havoc that he will create will make space for others. When people were constantly saying (only after dropped points) that we needed a striker, I often pointed out that there was no guarantee that we would create as many chances when we gained one and that is the challenge, exciting times though they are.

Oh, i agree and think he’ll score a fucking ridiculous amount for us.

 

[vmsuhail]

In my opinion he will score 20-25 Goals in the PL this season if he avoids any long layoffs.

That's a reasonable estimate. To score beyond that, the team needs to un-learn the current system and master playing through balls and lofted passes behind the center backs.

 

[simon23]

One of the great things about having Haaland is that a parked bus is not enough to keep him out: try reaching the head of Gabby or Raz with 7 defenders around them and now try reaching Erling.

People do know that even though he is 6'5 his greatest weakness is is heading ability.....Im not saying he is poor but he isnt great either...

Despite their height both Sergio and Jesus were decent in the air....Haaland is average (He has even said it himself that it is an area that he needs to improve on)