The inquest into Manchester City’s relinquishing of their European crown has begun following Erling Haaland’s disappointing performance. City secured Haaland in a £50m deal, where he quickly made an impact by helping City achieve a historic Treble in his first season. However, his lack of goals in crucial games led to City’s elimination from Europe.
Despite scoring 83 goals in 92 games, his recent performance has left much to be desired, prompting criticism and questions about his ability to influence games. People are now wondering what needs to change for Haaland, and if his remarkable success has led to unrealistic expectations. Pundits and commentators have expressed doubts about his recent form, with some even comparing his performance to that of a “League Two player”.
This has raised concerns about whether Guardiola’s tactics are best suited to Haaland’s strengths and whether opponents have figured him out. Some suggest that maintaining success at the top level poses a different challenge.
