Manchester City’s Erling Haaland has been criticized for his recent performance in a game against Real Madrid. The Norwegian player only touched the ball 20 times, managed one shot on target, failed to successfully dribble, and lost possession seven times in a 90-minute match. Dutch pundit Ronald de Boer commented on Ziggo Sport that Haaland was “very bad,” suggesting that if he doesn’t score, he is “quite useless.”
Some have remarked on Haaland’s poor general play, with former player Roy Keane stating that his overall performance, not just in the recent game, needs improvement. Keane suggested that for a player of his caliber, Haaland’s general play is lacking and likened it to that of a player in League Two. Overall, Haaland’s performance has drawn criticism from pundits for his lack of impact in the game against Real Madrid, highlighting the need for improvement in his general play beyond just goal-scoring abilities.
