Roy Keane says Erling Haaland is 'like a League Two player' and says where he needs to improve amid harsh criticism
Roy Keane has hit out at Erling Haaland after his performance against Arsenal, saying he has the overall attributes of a League Two player.
city of manchester were blunted at the Etihad Stadium on Easter Sunday after facing Arsenal with William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes looking formidable in defense.
they closed Haaland The Norway international struggled to make any kind of impact as he failed to get a single shot on goal.
And the 23-year-old, who has still scored 29 goals this season, came under fire in the Sky Sports studio, especially from manchester united legend Roy Keane.
“The levels of his overall game are very poor. And not just today but in general,” Keane said after the game.
“In terms of attack, he is the best in the world, but his overall game is very poor.
“He's almost like a League Two player. That's how I see him. His overall game has to improve.
“It will be enough in the coming years. Being this brilliant striker is fantastic, but he has to improve his game in all aspects.”
And if Haaland wanted some defense from Keane's study partner Mica Richardshe would be found wanting.
The former City defender also criticized the forward: “The result is not the end of the world. Manchester City disappointed me in the final third.
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“They did a great job until reaching the final third.
“Haaland made many different runs but the connection play was non-existent.
“Haaland needed to do more. Saliba and Gabriel had him in their pocket.”
With nine Premier League games remaining, just three points separate the top three, with City third and Liverpool above.
The Reds overtook Arsenal on Sunday after beating Brighton earlier in the afternoon.
City are desperate to win a fourth consecutive Premier League title, which would be a feat not even Mr Alex Ferguson achieved with United.
Arsenal have not won the league since Arsene Wenger's Invincibles in 2003/04, exactly 20 years ago.
As Liverpool look to say goodbye Jurgen Klopprace at Anfield strongly and win the title, having already lifted the Carabao Cup earlier this season.
