May 4th 2024.
Erling Haaland had an impressive game against Wolves, scoring four goals and walking away with the match ball. However, his performance was not without criticism. Manchester United legend Roy Keane had some harsh words for the young striker, describing his general play as that of a 'League Two player'.
Despite Keane's remarks, Haaland remained unfazed. He now has 36 goals in 41 appearances for Manchester City this season, but has still faced criticism at times. In a goalless draw against Arsenal in March, Haaland had a quiet afternoon and missed a golden opportunity to score late in the game.
Keane, in his post-match analysis, insisted that Haaland must improve his overall game. He stated that the Norwegian's general play was poor and compared it to that of a player in the lower leagues. However, Haaland was not bothered by Keane's comments and simply responded, "I don't care about that man."
This is not the first time Keane has been critical of the Haaland family. He famously clashed with Erling's father, Alf-Inge Haaland, during their playing days. In 2001, Keane made a horrific challenge on Haaland, which he later admitted was pre-meditated. In his autobiography, Keane revealed that it was an act of revenge for feeling wronged by Haaland, who had accused him of faking an injury four years earlier.
Despite the ongoing tension between Keane and the Haalands, Erling remains focused on his game. His performance against Wolves was nothing short of majestic, and he continues to prove himself as a brilliant striker. However, he knows that he still has room for improvement and is determined to work on his all-round game over the next few years.
As for Keane's criticism, Haaland seems to have brushed it off. He is more concerned with his team's performance and helping Manchester City close the gap between them and Arsenal. With just a single point separating the two teams, every game is crucial and Haaland will be looking to continue his goal-scoring form to help his team secure a higher position in the league.
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