Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has responded to criticism about his lack of involvement in games.
Erling Haaland has hit back at Roy Keane over his comments about the Manchester City striker's general play being "that of a League Two player".is on course to win the Golden Boot for the second consecutive season after hitting 25 goals in 28 appearances in theBut the perception of Haaland's qualities has changed somewhat this season, with many criticising him for a lack of touches.
While his job is to score goals, plenty feel as though he needs to do improve when it comes to his overall game.Haaland played down the comments and said he "doesn't care" about Keane. But he did give a honest response to those who feel he is not involved enough in and defended his role in the team."There has always been this discussion on how many times I should touch the ball. When I score nobody talks about this but when I don’t people start to mention my touches," heThis is a part of my life, how people will speak and I can’t control what people say about me.
"In the end you can play football without touching the ball, even if it sounds funny for some to hear that. You can do it with movements, the mental part, and the awareness. "It’s a huge part of the game. It’s not only about touching the ball. Of course you have to touch the ball but I know my role in this team."Josh is a sports journalist who specialises in football and wrestling. He has been published by Curzon Ashton FC, Late Tackle, Manchester City FC, The Mirror, Read Man City and Manchester Evening News.
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