theThe defeat against Liverpool (4-1) revived a somewhat artificial debate: Does Manchester City play better with or without Haaland?Referendum Without much travel to the stars they were already in their day Like Zinedine Zidane or Cristiano Ronaldo When they signed for Real Madrid.
Haaland defends himself: Practice “pichichi” both in the English Premier League and in the Champions League. Previous to his birth, Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund He collected 42 goals and five assists in 37 matches.
but, City have reclaimed their version of ‘champagne football’ Don the Norwegian (injured) against Al Baraka. The group shone above the individual. The linking ability, mobility, arrival of the second line, constant exchanges between Gendogan, De Bruyne, Julen Alvarez, Grealish and Mahrez spoiled the “red” defense. The four goals were due to combinations as long as they were consistent and smooth. The final came 4-1, without going any further, and was preceded by 44 assists.
English Premier League (J29): Summary and goals of Manchester City 4-1 Liverpool
Guardiola’s words accused Haaland haters of arguments… From the first minute to the 93rd minute, the performance was almost perfect. Even with 0-1 against us we played well. It’s one of the best games we’ve played in the seven years I’ve been here. I can not name a specific player. They were all exceptional.”
From the first minute to the 93rd minute, the performance was almost perfect. It’s one of the best games we’ve played here in seven years.
“City looks like a much better and more complete team without Haaland. With the Norwegian star on the team They look less fluid and more direct, especially in the last third of the field. A Haaland break in the future may not be such a bad idea for the city as some originally thought.” Garth Crooks on the BBC.
With Haaland they seem less flexible and more direct, especially in the last third of the field.
“City was better without Haaland, even though he scored 40 goals.”
A not-so-new song Dermar Hamann already expressed himself in this line in mid-January, when City were eliminated in the League Cup by Southampton (2-0) and lost the derby with United (2-1):“City would have been a better team without Haaland, even though he scored 40 goals this season.”
Guardiola likes to play with associate players And build the game and Haaland is not as good in this department as Grealish or Foden”,The former City, Liverpool and Bayern argued to justify his decision.
Haaland makes history in the Champions League: five goals from the first touch… in 38 minutes!
Jamie Carragher He ‘unmarks’ Haman…but only halfway. The former Liverpool is defending Haaland, though not emphatically. “I said that when he arrived. City would have been a different team, but not necessarily a better team. No matter how many goals they score, it’s difficult for City to get past the 90-100 points they get in the Premier League every season.”
I already said it when I arrived. City would have been a different team, but not necessarily a better team.
Playing with the number 9 changes the architecture of City’s attack.
The Analyst developed a comprehensive study in mid-February that supported this change in direction. “The city has lost speed and verticality. The number of “sprints” per game decreased from 130.1 to 120.4 compared to last seasonwhile his 90-minute incremental driving times dropped from 30.1 to 20.5, a drop of 33%, “Opta” reflects.
Guardiola is so loyal to Haaland he even said this about the importance of a coach (a little)
The team’s strength rating, according to the SPI model of ‘FiveThirtyEight’ has been reduced from 93.5 to 90.8, the lowest level since Guardiola’s second season. He recalled “Athletic” at the beginning of February. “Playing as a pure striker changes the geometry of City’s ultimate tactics. Given that Haaland doesn’t open up much to receive, “they qualify.
As incredible as it may sound, for some there is controversy. Which city is better with or without Halland? Look, judge and give your opinion.
