'One of worst things I've seen' - Erling Haaland hammered after poor Norway performance
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester City striker Erling Haaland has been slammed for his display in Norway’s stalemate with Kazakhstan. Haaland has been on fire for Pep Guardiola’s side, with the City forward netting two hat-tricks in the first three league games of the new season.
Despite being clinical in the Premier League, the 24-year-old was unable to transfer his form to the international stage. Haaland linked up with the Norway squad and started the country’s Nations League opener on Friday night, away in Kazakhstan.
Norway dominated the ball, commanding 70% possession, but didn’t make it count, with Haaland bearing the brunt of the blame after the team registered only two shots on target in a 0-0 draw. READ MORE: Man City give themselves unexpected chance with Champions League tickets READ MORE: I spent four weeks getting inside Erling Haaland's head at Man City - this is what I learned Speaking to TV2, former Norway boss Egil Olsen told the broadcaster: “We have two world-class players in the team.
Today Erling Braut Haaland was unfortunately far below par. It’s one of the worst things I’ve seen from Haaland. “Martin Odegaard flashes at times, but I have also seen him better.
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