Manchester City News
By Srinivas Sadhanand
Published on 2024-08-18 18:45:00
In a surprising move, Erling Haaland took a few touches before scoring the opening goal for Manchester City in a 2-0 win against Chelsea. The £51 million striker could have struck the ball first-time but chose to compose himself and pick his spot, a decision that paid off in the end. His patience and attention to detail paid off as he scored a crucial goal in a big game, pleasing manager Pep Guardiola and boosting his confidence.
Haaland explained that he took the extra touches because he noticed Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez’s tendency to stay on the line, allowing him to exploit this weakness and score. This attention to detail showcases the striker’s commitment to improvement and highlights his elite standards as a player. Having played in the Premier League for two seasons, Haaland’s knowledge of goalkeepers’ weaknesses gives him an advantage and an additional weapon in his arsenal as a striker.
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