HERE we go again. Another big game without an Erling Haaland goal means the criticism is heading his way about what he offers City. Because his 82 goals and 15 assists in 90 games isn't enough.
After a blank against Arsenal, Roy Keane called Haaland a 'League Two player' when it comes to his allround play, which led to a big, boring debate over how he plays when he's not scoring a hattrick every game. So imagine Keane's opinion when Haaland was kept quiet against Madrid Real at the Bernabeu, similar to last season in the semi-final. L'Equipe hammered Haaland's performance with their notorious player ratings, and his quiet night prompted another attack from Keane on the latest Stick to Football podcast where he explained his original comments.
"I don't know what the big deal is, I give Erling Haaland praise every week, I give Manchester City praise, and I think he's an amazing striker. But his general play is that of a League Two player," Keane said, doubling down. "I don't expect people to agree with me.
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