Haaland has not scored a single goal in six games in the knockout round of the Champions League, which is really shocking! For a while, the star, who is touted as the second man in the world, seems to have fallen into a low point in his career. In Manchester City's match against Real Madrid, everyone was waiting to see Haaland's performance, but the opportunity in front of goal was wasted again and again, which was simply a chest beat.
What's wrong with Haaland? Is it really relying on eating cakes, and it wouldn't work without the subtle passing of the Manchester City midfield? Seeing this kind of performance, many fans began to wonder if Haaland is still comparable to Messi and Haaland, such top stars? However, Haaland was still not convinced by Messi before, and felt that he had the strength to win the Ballon d'Or.
Let's take a look at Haaland's performance in the Premier League. Against Newcastle, Arsenal, Villa and Liverpool, it was an embarrassing record of zero shots on target and zero goals. Where is Haaland, who used to run rampant on the pitch and had no one to stop, or is it the Premier League defence that has hampered him, or is it something else?
What is Haaland's problem? On the one hand, it is clear that he is too dependent on the support of the midfield. At Manchester City, the lavish midfield provided him with countless opportunities, but when opponents stepped up defensively and the midfield couldn't be linked, Haaland seemed to be out of control. In addition, the opponents in the knockout rounds of the Champions League are generally strong, and Haaland looks a little powerless in the face of tight defense.
What should City do now? It's time to think about adjusting their tactics. Haaland can't always be expected to pull up the attack alone, and the rest of City's players have to step up and play as a team. Perhaps, by flowering more, Haaland can get back into form and show his power again.
The judging body's perception of Haaland also seems to be quietly changing. used to be the favorite for the Ballon d'Or, but now it seems that he relies more on the support of his teammates, and his performance at critical moments is still slightly insufficient. This may be a lesson to us that football is a team sport and it is difficult to win alone.
What does Haaland's future look like? As long as Haaland can adjust his mentality, find the root cause of the problem, and cooperate with Manchester City to adjust his tactics, I believe he will still have a chance to return to the top. After all, the 180 million euro superstar is by no means famous.
Overall, Haaland did have a challenge this time around, but it was also an opportunity to grow. For Manchester City, how to make better use of Haaland's ability and how to adjust tactics to deal with strong opponents are all issues that need to be seriously considered next. For Haaland personally, it may be time to prove that he doesn't just rely on passing the ball from midfield, he has the ability to bring victory to his team when it matters most. Let's wait and see if the second man in the world can show his brilliance again.