Manchester City has undoubtedly struck gold with Erling Haaland. The tall Norwegian striker had a record-breaking season in his Premier League debut. And it’s reasonable to say that his second season is following in his footsteps. The win versus RB Leipzig was significant because it rewrote UCL history. His accomplishments have not gone unnoticed, as a soccer expert from his home country lauded the dangerous striker.
Erling Haaland leads the Premier League scoring lists, and his performances have helped the Sky Blues retain their top level despite Kevin De Bruyne’s absence. His recent injury over the international break appears to have had little effect on his rhythm, as the striker continues to score goals.
A well-known Norwegian commentator lavishes adulation on his countryman Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland’s progress appears to have impressed Jan Aage Fjortoft. He expressed his thoughts on ESPN, saying, “His heading ability is much better.” His buildup play is far superior.” The analyst also lauded the striker’s mental toughness, emphasizing his ability to filter out expectations, records, and other distractions. Haaland, he believes, still has space for improvement. He went on to say, “There is a lot of work in progress, even Erling is a work in progress” . It’s difficult to believe that a guy who already scores 40 goals per season can continue to grow. Defenders are not going to be happy about this.
This is not the first time Fjortoft has endorsed Erling Haaland. Following his spectacular start at the Etihad in 2022, the expert outlined how the dangerous striker would fit into the club. He saw the combination of Haaland’s tremendous runs and Manchester City’s creative players as a lethal combination. This analysis turned out to be very correct. At the present, the #9 appears to have no bounds. Even if he is not yet the finished product, according to Fjortoft, he is excellent enough to break and destroy UCL records.
Haaland adds another record to his resume!
Erling Haaland is already the fastest player to score 10, 20, and 30 goals in the UEFA Champions League. In a recent encounter against RB Leipzig, he also became the fastest player to reach 40 goals. He did it in 35 matches, ten more than the previous record holder Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Furthermore, he is the youngest player to achieve the feat (23 years and 130 days), breaking Kylian Mbappe’s record. Pep Guardiola and his team would like to see the striker maintain his incredible form. With Kevin De Bruyne likely to return soon, the Cityzens will undoubtedly be eager to alter gears as quickly as possible. Is another treble on the way? Please share your ideas in the comments section below.