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Published on 2024-04-11 07:00:00
In a recent Champions League quarter-final match between Manchester City and Real Madrid, pundit Craig Burley expressed sympathy towards player Erling Haaland, stating that he is sometimes a victim of City’s style of play. Despite City’s eventual 3-3 draw against Real Madrid, Haaland had a quiet night with limited impact on the game. Burley believes that Haaland’s lack of opportunities to showcase his abilities on the pitch is a consequence of City’s gameplay strategy.
Burley’s observation is supported by statistics showing that Haaland had only 20 touches in the first leg match with Real Madrid. Despite his goal-scoring record of 82 goals in 90 games for City, there are instances where Haaland struggles to receive the right service from his teammates. His absence during the game, due to falling ill just before the match, may have also played a role in limiting his effectiveness on the field.
While Haaland has seen success with City and won multiple trophies since joining the team, there are games where he faces challenges in getting opportunities to score. Burley’s argument that Haaland is a victim of City’s playing style may hold merit in cases where the team struggles to provide him with the support needed to showcase his goal-scoring abilities. Haaland’s movement and effort on the pitch are commended, but his impact on the game can be limited by external factors such as City’s gameplay tactics.
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