9 | Erling Haaland - 2022/23 Performances

[jimharri]

No-one really knows, but given the way his team seem to do business and the price we paid, I'd assume so. If I was him, I would to. Puts him in control of his own career. Doesn't mean he'll leave though.

If he does, it'll be for an insane lump of money.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Hat trick tonight and the Balon D'Or is nailed on

 

[braut]

In case anyone's wondering why he's wearing the Norwegian flag now - today is the Norwegian Constitution Day. And what a way to celebrate it!

 

[WallyA]

Bought to win these games, misses sitters, but turns out the others showed up instead.

Feels like his fear factor also gives the other more space too.

 

[SebastianBlue]

Bought to win these games, misses sitters, but turns out the others showed up instead.

Feels like his fear factor also gives the other more space too.

He only missed one chance (the last one he shot at Courtois); the other two were down to blind luck and a world class save, respectively.

But he doesn’t have to score to contribute so much to our domination. He pinned back 2-3 of their defenders for the entire match because they were terrified of his pace over 20 yards and his ability to always be onside, coupled with Kev’s vision and world class passing.

He opened up so much space, and played really well to hold up in the build up, that Bernardo could be completely free for both of his goals.

I don’t think either of those happen without Haaland’s play. Even the second one you can Alaba watching Haaland rather than Bernardo, which puts him in a horrible position to try to block header.

He is helping us win the CL!

 

[BLUEisville]

Bought to win these games, misses sitters, but turns out the others showed up instead.

Feels like his fear factor also gives the other more space too.

It's this I think, he sucks defenders in. Look at Bernie's header. While Jack was moving into the box Erl had attracted the attention of two defenders, and left Camavinga in two minds, but he started towards Haaland. When Jack released to Gundo, one of the center halves shaded over and Camavinga had to try to close Gundo, leaving Bernie wide open.

One player being marked by three.

 

[Crooked_rain]

Only kept off the score sheet by a keeper capable of ridiculous saves, on another night he gets a couple.

His presence still puts the fear of God into defences though. Don't underestimate the mental fatigue he causes defenders having to watch him every second

 

[cinnamon]

Praise from Thierry Henry:

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

He deserved a goal tonight he had the Real centre backs shitting themselves , his sheer presence creates panic , could easily have had the match ball tonight , but not his night in front of goal , he is saving his next hat-trick for Istanbul :)

 

[Bazzmand Show]

Deserved a goal and even if he didn't - he just makes opposition defences panic....