9 | Erling Haaland - 2024/25

[nellyonthewing]

He's an enigma - not a good footballer but can score for fun when in the mood.
I think the way Pep plays him is hurting us and him.
We play him as a lamp post standing in the opposition box as we plod our way forward into a congested third . The rest of the team bar Phil, Rodri and Kdb aren't good enough to exploit the very limited space left or to pick him out with an inch perfect ball.

 

[madloaf]

Completely wasted the way we play. The passes are there to him, but never makes the runs now coz he knows he aint getting it. He's told to play like this, 100%. Look at his first season but more his 2nd season, consistently turned the corner and ran...only to look back and realise the ball wasn't coming. He doesn't even bother anymore really. He did once tonight, never got the ball, then foden and rico got into a moan on the pitch about a similar thing and they scored soon after. These things are contagious.

 

[Psychedelic Casual]

Usually when he’s had an off night, I moan about the lack of creativity for him, but we can’t say that tonight. He had multiple chances to score.

Unfortunate with his penalty though because when he planted his standing leg, it moved the turf and the ball up.

 

[01cravend]

Awful finishing again and a completely lack of movement second half, Erling Haatstand.

 

[Paul1970]

We have no chance if he doesn't take his chances.

And we haven’t got anyone else either . Other clubs in our position would have sacked there recruiting team for a total fuck which has happened but I suppose viana is coming in so hopefully we can get targets sorted .

 

[MCFCFanTX]

And we haven’t got anyone else either . Other clubs in our position would have sacked there recruiting team for a total fuck which has happened but I suppose viana is coming in so hopefully we can get targets sorted .

Agreed. Juli left and we didn't replace. We don't have a Mahrez type at winger who would provide the goals also. If Haaland (or a defender like Stones/Josko) doesn't score, we are easy to defend against.

 

[waspish]

Not his night it happens it's just last few games it's just not gone his way! Put money on him bagging against Brighton

 

[Akira]

Can't blame the service this time, he got them in the first half and didn't take them. The pen sums his night up.

 

[Keeper!]

Shocking, he gets lots of plaudits but tonight he deserves all the stick, not good enough.

 

[Lowtower]

Awful finishing again and a completely lack of movement second half, Erling Haatstand.

Again?