We are so blessed to have him. Phenomenal today. I knew he was going to be good but he is even better than I had thought. Seems to have settled in a lot quicker than many expected. If we keep him fit, we look very difficult to beat with him in the side.
9 | Erling Haaland - 2022/23 Performances
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As Pep said you can tell he’s a very humble guy.
I recall one of the tunnel cams where a game was over and he had his arm around McAtee as they walked down the tunnel after the game. You can tell he has no prima donna ego, it’s all about the team and winning. For him I actually don’t think he cares who scores.
Also I think Pep’s reaction when he came off was more about Haarland being slightly embarrassed because it is about the team, and not the individual.
To be an elite striker you need an elite mentality. You have to be completely focused at any moment of the game, irrespective of what has occurred before. This young champion possesses a mind of steel and a predator-like ability to be in the right place at the right time.
What a player!
I recall one of the tunnel cams where a game was over and he had his arm around McAtee as they walked down the tunnel after the game. You can tell he has no prima donna ego, it’s all about the team and winning. For him I actually don’t think he cares who scores.
Also I think Pep’s reaction when he came off was more about Haarland being slightly embarrassed because it is about the team, and not the individual.
To be an elite striker you need an elite mentality. You have to be completely focused at any moment of the game, irrespective of what has occurred before. This young champion possesses a mind of steel and a predator-like ability to be in the right place at the right time.
What a player!
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8 touches in the 2nd half. 3 goals.
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I was always going to reserve judgment on him until a few games in, I mean surely he couldn't be THAT good, but it turns out he's even better. If he stays fit, you can forget a "Shearer season" or an "Henry season", more like a "Dixie Dean season" (or several seasons!)
Reminds me in a lot of ways of Cristiano Ronaldo, but if you removed the personality issues. Physically freakishly impressive, clinical finisher, top instincts and seemingly an unrelenting winning mentality. We had to be patient but we've clearly replaced one of the best strikers of the 21st century with another player who will be in that category.
that's mad lol
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You needed a star, a reference player, like Messi in Barça, Cristiano in Real Madrid, Van Basten in Milán, Zidane in Juventus, Lewandovski in Bayern, etc.
And he is Haaland.
And he is Haaland.
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Making a mockery of Aguero’s slightly off comments following the charity shield friendly.
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This guy speaks the truth:
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The boy is a phenom
His ridiculous goals per game ratio continues. I said a few weeks ago if he knocks in 25 PL goals it will be a success (and it will) but now I’m thinking he might smash that
A couple of goals tonight could be seen as easy tap in’s but the reality is all the top goal scorers like him seem to know where to be, it’s not a fluke they just happen to be there. I don’t even think you can really teach it.
Truly top level goal scorers don’t come around that often
His ridiculous goals per game ratio continues. I said a few weeks ago if he knocks in 25 PL goals it will be a success (and it will) but now I’m thinking he might smash that
A couple of goals tonight could be seen as easy tap in’s but the reality is all the top goal scorers like him seem to know where to be, it’s not a fluke they just happen to be there. I don’t even think you can really teach it.
Truly top level goal scorers don’t come around that often
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