Michail Antonio says Man City have a player who’s actually been missing sitters since last season

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Published on 2024-03-05 18:30:00

Michail Antonio has pointed out that Erling Haaland has been missing easy chances since last season. Despite scoring in the recent Manchester Derby against Manchester United, Haaland’s miss before half-time was described by Gary Lineker as the worst he had ever seen at the top level.

The discourse around Haaland’s shocking miss has continued, with many surprised to see a player of his caliber sky his effort. While Phil Foden was able to save the day for Manchester City with another goal, Antonio believes that Haaland has been consistently missing opportunities for the team.

Antonio, a striker himself, understands the pressure and expectations that come with being in front of goal. He noted that even last season, Haaland was missing sitters while scoring more difficult goals and breaking records. This inconsistency is not uncommon among strikers, as even top players like Sergio Aguero have had their fair share of misses.

The key for a striker, according to Antonio, is to consistently put themselves in positions to score, even if they occasionally miss easy chances. Every goalscorer will experience this at some point in their career, as getting into scoring positions is not as easy as it may seem.

Overall, Haaland’s miss in the Manchester Derby has sparked discussions about his finishing ability, but Antonio believes that the young striker will continue to score goals and break records for Manchester City. Despite the occasional miss, Haaland’s overall contribution to the team remains invaluable.

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