Erling Haaland has become a problem for Manchester City. A player who dominated at the beginning of the season has been delivering extremely below-average performances for months. His level of play is not acceptable, and Manchester City have dropped points and lost its grip on the title race. Erling Haaland has missed numerous key chances, and his drop in form has cost Manchester City dearly.
Manchester City need Omar Marmoush desperately in the crucial part of their season:
However, a team like Manchester City has Omar Marmoush on the bench, the Egyptian international who is a fantastic player and, at this moment, a much better attacking option than the Norwegian. The footballer who joined Manchester City last winter from Eintracht Frankfurt is ready to play and give his best for the club.
Marmoush, who covers offensive positions in the team, can also play in midfield. He will certainly not wait if Haaland continues to play while he is in the squad, and he will definitely leave Manchester City if he does not get his opportunity. Marmoush offers everything in attack that Haaland currently does not: he is very fast, extremely precise with the ball, and has excellent ball control.
Haaland weakens as a player:
While Haaland is not playing serious football, missing chances and not giving enough effort for the team, City have a brilliant Egyptian player who is one of the most talented footballers in the Premier League. While Haaland struggles badly in aerial duels and does not improve this aspect of his game, other players are progressing. Defenders are improving, while an immature Haaland wastes possession and fails to make a real impact.
A drop in form is normal and acceptable, but a lack of effort on the pitch, poor connection with the team, individual irresponsibility, and the wrong approach have brought his team into serious problems.
Norway Nation Team benefited from Halland’s form
The Norwegian national team benefited from Haaland’s fantastic form earlier this season and managed to qualify directly for the tournament. Norway have a strong generation and has qualified for a major tournament for only the fourth time in their history, and for the first time since the 1998 World Cup in France.
The team swept through the competition, scored more than 30 goals in the group stage, and sent Italy into the playoffs for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Haaland’s mentality and mindset are troubling. He does not have anything to do with Ronaldo’s mentality:
He is not working hard.
Erling Haaland lacks the mentality of a champion. He does not have the mindset of a winner, lacks the desire for continuous improvement, and does not train with enough dedication and consistency. His talent is undeniably immense, which makes this situation even more disappointing when looking at his career possibilities and individual development.
His incredible form once overwhelmed many opponents of both Manchester City and the Norwegian national team. He dominated defenders with ease, but opponents eventually learned how to neutralise him and focused on stopping him. Things that once worked for Haaland no longer do. Now it is Haaland’s responsibility to find new solutions, to catch Premier League defenders off guard again, and to reach a new level through different movement, positioning, and finishing.
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He needs to work in training on the aspects of his game that are not good enough, just as Carlos Alcaraz does in tennis. Improving weaknesses that are not perfect can elevate a player to a higher level and surprise opponents. Haaland is not working on his weak points, and his heading ability is catastrophic. It is a weakness that must be improved since his great height, and the potential to improve headers into his own weapon.
Haaland needs a Ronaldo mindset and has to work and improve every day. He needs individual training.
He needs this to be one of the best athletes, strikers and footballers in the world.
Haaland is still a young player and, in my view, has not yet matured into a fully developed individual. He is still a young man enjoying his early years in a privileged way. He is not yet a fully formed adult personality, but a footballer who has thrilled the football world and remains one of the best players on the planet.
Sport is a discipline that requires constant work to stay at the top. It demands continuous individual improvement, but also sacrifice for the team. Haaland must understand why he is on the bench. He must accept Guardiola’s decisions and must never be a player who costs his team.
Yesterday he was the best. Today it is Marmoush. Haaland’s current level is not good enough for Manchester City, and he must improve. He must be available to his manager, adapt his goal-scoring approach, and commit fully to the collective success of his team.
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