JAMIE CARRAGHER has dubbed Erling Haaland the “ultimate luxury player” while naming three Premier League icons better than the Manchester City striker.
Haaland, 23, has come under fire this season for his lack of all-round play in important games.
Despite scoring 30 goals in all competitions, the Norwegian has struggled to link up with teammates on the pitch.
And as a result, City are in danger of losing their Premier League crown to either Arsenal or Liverpool.
Haaland’s issues came to the fore in recent draws against City’s title rivals.
And he also failed to make an impression in the 3-3 Champions League draw with Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Haaland’s drop-off comes after he banged in 52 goals in his debut campaign last year, helping City to a historic Treble.
But with the goals drying up, Liverpool legend Carragher believes Haaland must start contributing more to his all-round game.
The player-turned-pundit reckons Haaland will never win the Ballon d’Or without adding some more strings to his bow.
And Carragher also believes Haaland is not as good in his overall game as iconic Premier League strikers Thierry Henry, Luis Suarez and Harry Kane.
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Carragher told The Telegraph: "Erling Haaland is the ultimate luxury footballer. He is undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest goal-scorers, but is yet to become a world-class player.
“To be truly world-class you need more than one, all-encompassing trait. Think of the best Premier League strikers of the last 20 years – Thierry Henry, Luis Suarez or Harry Kane – and they had or have a major influence on the biggest matches whether they scored or not.
“All of them could play for any side in the world and contribute more than an impressive strike-rate.
“In general play, Haaland is not at the same level as these strikers yet, his three most recent games against top class centre-backs confirming that for all his brilliance inside the penalty area, he is a work-in-progress out of it.
“Virgil van Dijk, William Saliba and Antonio Rudiger bullied Haaland, the much-hyped showdowns between top defenders and a goal machine nothing of the sort. They were a mismatch rather than a match-up.
“If his sole interest is breaking goalscoring records, he has no need to change anything.
"If he has serious ambitions to win the Ballon d’Or and play for Real Madrid, he may have a problem. He must add more to his game to make that leap and to seriously challenge his rival to the title of best player of his generation, Kylian Mbappe.”
truthisbitter
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lolz...... wat u call negative mentality is wat we call cruise
see what cruise have done to your land,!!! I know your instincts may like it but compare it to white man land and envisage the amount of havoc it has wrecked on your land!
Omo_Ologo
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I don't hobnob with a Negative mentality!!!
lolz...... wat u call negative mentality is wat we call cruise
truthisbitter
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wow..... Nigerians have really do u strong thing.... I'm happy we're been represented well cos all u just mentioned is a sweet song for us.... we're comrades, and peace is never an option. We give vawulence.... you're from where my good friend....
I don't hobnob with a Negative mentality!!!
Omo_Ologo
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Nigerian man are like animals that eat themselves,a parasite,a man who can do anything to be rich to the extent of robbing his brothers,a man who only sees himself as a saint while others can go to hell,A man whose emotions hobnobs mediocrity,A man who sees an upright man as a villain!! Go and hang yourselves mancity will never kowtow your warped mentality!so far sir Guardiola is there, Halaand must learn to do his job,he can't be a parasite!!!
wow..... Nigerians have really do u strong thing.... I'm happy we're been represented well cos all u just mentioned is a sweet song for us.... we're comrades, and peace is never an option. We give vawulence.... you're from where my good friend....
truthisbitter
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lolz..... it seems Nigeria man don do u strong tin....... I'm loving ur obsession, jare..... so tell me eetin Nigeria do for u..... go and remove him or ask him to do against the coach's instructions
Nigerian man are like animals that eat themselves,a parasite,a man who can do anything to be rich to the extent of robbing his brothers,a man who only sees himself as a saint while others can go to hell,A man whose emotions hobnobs mediocrity,A man who sees an upright man as a villain!! Go and hang yourselves mancity will never kowtow your warped mentality!so far sir Guardiola is there, Halaand must learn to do his job,he can't be a parasite!!!
Omo_Ologo
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stupid Nigerian man! your stupidity can never lead to anywhere other than corruption,who told you we want Halaand to repeat the exact goals he garnered last season?we are saying that he should be involved in the game, there are so many ways to get involved,you either defend,link-up, you press,creates or assist,but he can't do all these yet failed to score,the only job he wants to do,not that he misses chances but he deliberately refuse to put the ball in the net!! Mr Epistle accuser it's beginnin to look like you want to write comments for the fun of it but look am not here to lecture a Nigerian stubborn bull !!!
lolz..... it seems Nigeria man don do u strong tin....... I'm loving ur obsession, jare..... so tell me eetin Nigeria do for u..... go and remove him or ask him to do against the coach's instructions
truthisbitter
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lolz.... I laff at ur level of analysis. I asked u a simple question, but u wrote an epistle.. dis time last season, man City were second on d log with 8 points nd needed arsenal to drop form for them to overtake them which eventually happened... this season, they're 1 point behind, which is even better and are still winning... but do u expect Man City to beat Arsenal d same way they did last season...? is that ur definition of struggling bcos they failed to beat Arsenal.....? u must be joking If arsenal didn't drop form last season man City won't have won d league same script is playing out this season, arsenal topped d table for over 200 days before man City overtook them, so what's d difference dis time around...? u expect Halaand to score 50 goals every season even though he's still the epl top scorer with 20 goals, bro stop insinuating and talk of d fact which is man City are in d same place they were last season with better points
stupid Nigerian man! your stupidity can never lead to anywhere other than corruption,who told you we want Halaand to repeat the exact goals he garnered last season?we are saying that he should be involved in the game, there are so many ways to get involved,you either defend,link-up, you press,creates or assist,but he can't do all these yet failed to score,the only job he wants to do,not that he misses chances but he deliberately refuse to put the ball in the net!! Mr Epistle accuser it's beginnin to look like you want to write comments for the fun of it but look am not here to lecture a Nigerian stubborn bull !!!
Omo_Ologo
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Am not taking it personal,but your mentality bends to Naija ways! people who would do anything to thwart truth,Now you talked about last season, Arsenal were 10points above in the table yet when they met mancity ,city beat them and gazumped them to the title,flip to this season and see city struggling to even score against that very team all down to our lazy man striker who is still thinking of his last season exploits.Now city have to pray and depend on others to work for them instead of doing it themselves! what does it show you Mr Thomas? Talking about pep,pep will never stick his players in public, but let Halaand continue his lazy runs and see what will happen to him in due course!!,you can't score, you can't assist, you can't defend, only lazy about in the penalty box and watch your defenders suffer and collect your pay , who do you think you're deceiving man continue deceiving yourself not Guardiola you know it!!!
lolz.... I laff at ur level of analysis. I asked u a simple question, but u wrote an epistle.. dis time last season, man City were second on d log with 8 points nd needed arsenal to drop form for them to overtake them which eventually happened... this season, they're 1 point behind, which is even better and are still winning... but do u expect Man City to beat Arsenal d same way they did last season...? is that ur definition of struggling bcos they failed to beat Arsenal.....? u must be joking If arsenal didn't drop form last season man City won't have won d league same script is playing out this season, arsenal topped d table for over 200 days before man City overtook them, so what's d difference dis time around...? u expect Halaand to score 50 goals every season even though he's still the epl top scorer with 20 goals, bro stop insinuating and talk of d fact which is man City are in d same place they were last season with better points
truthisbitter
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pls don't take this personal cos I don't see what warrant d ranting nd naija scrab..... you're d one bringing lies and assumptions and calling it fact... quick question pls, this time last season, where was man City, top or second, and how many points did they have..? a team is a point behind first position, in the quarterfinals of the fa Cup and ucl just like last season, and you're claiming what is not.... pls show us ur proof that Pep is unhappy with Halaand and show us a match Pep removed Halaand even though his team is in need of a goal.... Halaand is playing the same way as last season it's only d insane goals that's reduced, and d coach isn't complaining, but you're helping him to complain.... pep that jettisoned Cancelo for Ake and Larporte for Akanji will not bench Halaand for Alvarez..... dey play famz. he's doing exactly as d coach wants, and his team is on course to repeat last season treble success.... that's d fact here
Am not taking it personal,but your mentality bends to Naija ways! people who would do anything to thwart truth,Now you talked about last season, Arsenal were 10points above in the table yet when they met mancity ,city beat them and gazumped them to the title,flip to this season and see city struggling to even score against that very team all down to our lazy man striker who is still thinking of his last season exploits.Now city have to pray and depend on others to work for them instead of doing it themselves! what does it show you Mr Thomas? Talking about pep,pep will never stick his players in public, but let Halaand continue his lazy runs and see what will happen to him in due course!!,you can't score, you can't assist, you can't defend, only lazy about in the penalty box and watch your defenders suffer and collect your pay , who do you think you're deceiving man continue deceiving yourself not Guardiola you know it!!!
fanaceiop
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All inclusively+ back-handles, Haaland is costing City £60m a year ie. £5m per month. Yes, a luxury player indeed only City willing to lavish.
Omo_Ologo
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shut up you Naija scrab who always follow lies more than facts, which coach will be happy with a striker who can't score in a crucial match? maybe a Nigerian coach! Pep is never happy with his commitment on the pitch but he will never go public or do anything untoward till he is fully convinced it's time to act! continue pushing him cheekily to do his normal job so that mancity will fail in their objectives so that your club can surmount them,Now city is chasing teams that normally chase them all bcos of lazy man striker!!
pls don't take this personal cos I don't see what warrant d ranting nd naija scrab..... you're d one bringing lies and assumptions and calling it fact... quick question pls, this time last season, where was man City, top or second, and how many points did they have..? a team is a point behind first position, in the quarterfinals of the fa Cup and ucl just like last season, and you're claiming what is not.... pls show us ur proof that Pep is unhappy with Halaand and show us a match Pep removed Halaand even though his team is in need of a goal.... Halaand is playing the same way as last season it's only d insane goals that's reduced, and d coach isn't complaining, but you're helping him to complain.... pep that jettisoned Cancelo for Ake and Larporte for Akanji will not bench Halaand for Alvarez..... dey play famz. he's doing exactly as d coach wants, and his team is on course to repeat last season treble success.... that's d fact here
truthisbitter
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Well, u need to understand that for him to be constantly playing for a possession based team and coach without touching the ball, there's something there.... Halaand is having a normal season, and he's doing wat he always does, and d coach is appreciating wat he's doing, reason y he's starting all d matches... that's d most important... no coach will ever play a Gabriel Jesus ahead of Halaand....
shut up you Naija scrab who always follow lies more than facts, which coach will be happy with a striker who can't score in a crucial match? maybe a Nigerian coach! Pep is never happy with his commitment on the pitch but he will never go public or do anything untoward till he is fully convinced it's time to act! continue pushing him cheekily to do his normal job so that mancity will fail in their objectives so that your club can surmount them,Now city is chasing teams that normally chase them all bcos of lazy man striker!!
Wahknstuy
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…. he is still young player….. ⚽️🧐⚽️ … whatch him enjoy… and in couple years… we will see…⚽️😜⚽️
Omo_Ologo
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Am sure you guys at arsenal will be cheekily hailing him to ghost in crucial matches so that you brag that at least city couldn't score against us at Etihad,we are not saying he should be scoring every time,no,what we are saying is score in crucial matches like against arsenal, Liverpool,real Madrid etc,okay when you couldn't score involve yourself in the match by coordinating, creating for others,not lazying about when you couldn't do so!!!He is human not machine but human runs, show commitment,show hunger,show passion,don't be lackadaisical!!!
Well, u need to understand that for him to be constantly playing for a possession based team and coach without touching the ball, there's something there.... Halaand is having a normal season, and he's doing wat he always does, and d coach is appreciating wat he's doing, reason y he's starting all d matches... that's d most important... no coach will ever play a Gabriel Jesus ahead of Halaand....
truthisbitter
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do u guys seriously think or wants him to repeat last season heroics....? do u think its easy to score 50+ goals in a season...? he's having a normal season or lemme say a good season with 30goals already... its ur expectation thats not being met... d guy is doing wat he's asked to do.... have u ever taken ur time to reason how or y a player that touches d ball few times play for a coach that wants his team to monopolise possession....?
Am sure you guys at arsenal will be cheekily hailing him to ghost in crucial matches so that you brag that at least city couldn't score against us at Etihad,we are not saying he should be scoring every time,no,what we are saying is score in crucial matches like against arsenal, Liverpool,real Madrid etc,okay when you couldn't score involve yourself in the match by coordinating, creating for others,not lazying about when you couldn't do so!!!He is human not machine but human runs, show commitment,show hunger,show passion,don't be lackadaisical!!!
truthisbitter
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It is you who makes Haaland unhappy with such comment while Haaland break the record for his first year playing for City.
city is not a team that dwells on past achievements,we like to create and rewrite history constantly,any part that fails to function accordingly will be replaced or sold out rightly!! That's is what Sir Guardiola is!!!
miadilmopy
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Jamie Carragher stop ✋️ talking 👄 about players is not good for Erling Haaland is better than you you should go and find club to coach stop talking trash about players is you didn't believe like player you're disgrace as a player
Omo_Ologo
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Halaand is unhappy at mancity!! Something is piqueing him at city,his body language says so!! Pep must address is it fast or sell him otherwise will regress mancity more and more!!
do u guys seriously think or wants him to repeat last season heroics....? do u think its easy to score 50+ goals in a season...? he's having a normal season or lemme say a good season with 30goals already... its ur expectation thats not being met... d guy is doing wat he's asked to do.... have u ever taken ur time to reason how or y a player that touches d ball few times play for a coach that wants his team to monopolise possession....?
Jerbanumbi
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Halaand is unhappy at mancity!! Something is piqueing him at city,his body language says so!! Pep must address is it fast or sell him otherwise will regress mancity more and more!!
It is you who makes Haaland unhappy with such comment while Haaland break the record for his first year playing for City.
bazlmos
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Open big your eyes and see how Haaland will score against Madrid and be crying for your Madrid out of Champion League once again.
Bcos your grandpa has an Oracle and you’ve time travelled to watch the game and can give us update shey? Anu mpama
Jerbanumbi
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All who believe Erling Haaland will never win a Balon Dor except he moves to Real Madrid hit the like 👍 button!! Let’s send the message across.
Open big your eyes and see how Haaland will score against Madrid and be crying for your Madrid out of Champion League once again.
Kakilnouy
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you should get out of England halaand
bazlmos
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All who believe Erling Haaland will never win a Balon Dor except he moves to Real Madrid hit the like 👍 button!! Let’s send the message across.
bazlmos
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This guy talks too much...🤦🏽 Like a woman sometimes...
Dude you must be a sexist! What has talking too much go to do with being a woman! Are you a cave man from the Precambrian era?
Fowbdekrsu
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Donkey carragher😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
Abbas Salim
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This guy, Carranger, is faulting the best couch in the world, Pep Gurdiola and as much as the player. Harland, to me, he is work in progress and has the potential to be a world-class striker to the likes of Messi.
truthisbitter
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Halaand is unhappy at mancity!! Something is piqueing him at city,his body language says so!! Pep must address is it fast or sell him otherwise will regress mancity more and more!!
Ayuba_Samuel
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This guy talks too much...🤦🏽 Like a woman sometimes...