Erling Haaland is facing a crucial few weeks in his Manchester City career as the campaign winds up.
Haaland enjoyed a sensational first season in Manchester in 2022/23 with an unbelievable haul of 52 goals scored in 53 games.
His goals propelled City to a trophy treble, including a first ever UEFA Champions League trophy, but his form has dipped in recent weeks.
Despite expectations having to be adjusted, following his incredible start to life in English football, the Norwegian has only managed 19 Premier League so far in 2023/24.
The former Borussia Dortmund striker has drawn a blank against domestic rivals Liverpool and Arsenal of late and failed to make an impact away at Real Madrid last week.
Pep Guardiola needs his main attacking force to have a greater impact against the leading teams as City remain on course for three possible trophies again in 2024.
Former Liverpool defender, and television pundit, Jamie Carragher believes Haaland needs to mirror Karim Benzema’s style, if he wants to rival Kylian Mbappe as the world’s No.1.
“If that’s his ambition, he must add more to his game to take that leap, and seriously challenge his rival for the title of best player of his generation, in Kylian Mbappe”, he said.
“To play as a centre forward at Real Madrid you have to be versatile. Karim Benzema was seriously underestimated beyond his ability to score.
“Mbappe, who is expected to join Real Madrid this summer, is much more than just a goal scorer.”
Haaland will once again lead City’s attack as Real Madrid head to Manchester for the second leg of their Champions League quarter final on April 17.
Nehbcdlnpz
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Haaland was injured and stayed out for more than one month. yet he is still top scorer. Haaland plays the way his coach wants him to and that is what matters. City has lots of attacking options, yet Haaland is always selected. In a different team, Haaland will be instructed differently. This is City, a team with a very different play style and philosophy than the other teams where Haaland played and also did very well.
ciuaeklort
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And mbappe was stopped by a 17 year not a single shot neither on target no off target.
Fuhbdeinor
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Nunes is a forward, meaning he can play on the wings as well and he does that well, however as a striker he is shite, poles need to be shifted for him
Fuhbdeinor
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Who said Haaland wants to be world number anything? People need to understand the difference between forwards, like Mbappe, Ronaldo, Messi etc and Centre Forwards like Haaland, Shearer etc. Pep is satisfied with Haaland's contributions, that's All that counts. He contributed towards a Treble last season, this season he is still joint top scorer, even if he is "useless " like never has been Carragher and them say. what does that say about the other strikers in the EPL, how useless are they then
jaudekoy
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i think carragher should focus on his Nunez and leave haaland alone....we the man city fans are not complaining neither do our coach so i dont knw why jamie will not focus on his useless liverfool striker and leave ours alone
Copbceryz
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this is the first time I'm with you Carra
beacdektyz
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take it or leave Jamie Carragher has spoken the pure truth...
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indeed
Kehbdlmt
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Haaland you are the best
huhdeilnps
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yes Jamie u are100% right
mishaelmaik
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take it or leave Jamie Carragher has spoken the pure truth...