Manchester City News
By Srinivas Sadhanand
Published on 2024-09-19 06:00:00
Manchester City was unable to score against Inter Milan in their Champions League opener, despite attempting 22 shots. Inter Milan’s defensive masterclass resulted in a 0-0 draw, leaving City to settle for a point at the Etihad Stadium. While City chased a victory until the end, their wasteful finishing prevented them from capitalizing on numerous opportunities, prompting Thierry Henry to note that Haaland lacks the ability to drop deep like Kane.
Erling Haaland’s performance against Inter Milan was described as “quiet” by Jamie Carragher, as the Norwegian striker failed to make a significant impact. Unlike Kane, who excels at dropping deep and influencing play, Haaland’s role in the side is to stay up the pitch and occupy defenders. While Haaland showed proficiency in possession when dropping deep, he still has room for improvement in that aspect, highlighting the differences in playing styles between the two strikers. Ultimately, both Haaland and Kane contribute to their teams in unique ways that suit their respective playing styles.
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