Is Erling Haaland Criticism Fair? A Closer Look at His Game

TLDRErling Haaland has been criticized for his off-the-ball movement and touches compared to other Premier League forwards. However, his impressive goal record and clinical finishing should not be overshadowed.

Key insights

⚽️Erling Haaland's goal record is exceptional, scoring 54 goals in just 56 Premier League starts.

🔎Critics argue that Haaland's off-the-ball movement and touches could be improved compared to other forwards.

🤝Roy Keane calls for Haaland to contribute more in terms of link-up play and involvement in the build-up.

⏱️Haaland ranks low in terms of touches and passes compared to other Premier League forwards.

🏟️Goal-scoring against top teams has been a mixed bag for Haaland, with notable success against Manchester United.

Q&A

Is Erling Haaland's goal record impressive?

Yes, Haaland has scored 54 goals in just 56 Premier League starts, making his goal record exceptional.

What are Haaland's weaknesses?

Critics argue that Haaland's off-the-ball movement and involvement in the build-up play could be improved.

What does Roy Keane want to see from Haaland?

Roy Keane wants Haaland to contribute more in terms of link-up play and be more involved in the build-up.

How does Haaland's touches and passes compare to other forwards?

Haaland ranks low in terms of touches and passes compared to other Premier League forwards.

How has Haaland performed against top teams?

Haaland's goal-scoring record against top teams has been mixed, with notable success against Manchester United.

Timestamped Summary

00:03Erling Haaland has faced criticism for his performance.

00:16Roy Keane calls for Haaland to contribute more off the ball and in the build-up play.

00:44Haaland ranks low in touches compared to other forwards.

01:00Haaland's number of passes is also lower than other Premier League forwards.

01:23Haaland's goal record against top teams varies, with success against Manchester United.