Erling Haaland is the name everyone is after his last year spell with Manchester City. The Norwegian scored a record-breaking 36 goals in 35 games and also was the highest scorer in UCL with 12 goals. The Manchester City striker can go on to score 90 goals if he keeps scoring at his current rate. However, even with such unworldly stats, a former Real Madrid icon claims he prefers Julian Alvarez over the Norwegian.

Erling Haaland is showing his human side after blanking in City’s last two games. The Norwegian is still nowhere near giving a bad performance and is only unable to bag a goal. Ex-manager of Haaland claimed after his recent match that he should be praised for his performance.

Erling Haaland is not the one for Real Madrid

Former Real Madrid icon, Antonio Cassano, takes his pick as he chooses Julian Alvarez over Haaland. The former Roma forward sheds more light on his pick and explains why Alvarez will turn out to be a better forward than the Norwegian.

In a recent conversation with Bobo TV, the former Italian international said, “Haaland will score 90 goals, but, for me personally, I like Julian Alvarez better. Julian Alvarez is a much better player than Erling Haaland. Haaland is phenomenal physically, in terms of nose (goalscoring) and competitive spirit.”

Cassano further adds to reasons as he continues to explain, “Qualitatively, he (Haaland) will surely improve under Pep, but he won’t be any finer than Julian Alvarez is. As far as I like as a fan, Julián Álvarez is better than Haaland.”

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Critics and pundits are known to be changing their stance as per a player’s form. But, Haaland’s former manager believes the Norwegian should take it easy and should be praised for his performance against RB Leipzig in his last UCL fixture.

No love lost for Haaland from ex-manager

Erling Haaland has been facing intense pressure lately. The strain on his face is undeniable. However, his former manager at Borussia Dortmund, Marco Rose, holds no love lost for him. Rose believes that Erling’s performance in the recent game against Leipzig, while he missed several shots on target, showcased his competitive spirit and relentless desire to score goals. Despite falling short in that match, Haaland’s unwavering motivation and renowned goal-scoring prowess remain undiminished.

Rose, currently managing RB Leipzig, acknowledges Haaland’s determination and commitment on the field. Despite any setbacks, Erling takes each missed opportunity personally, channeling it into a positive force for improvement. His unshakable focus on future games is a testament to his unwavering dedication to honing his goal-scoring abilities.

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Marco Rose’s perspective sheds light on the inner drive that fuels Haaland’s quest for excellence in every match he plays. Erling Haaland will surely look to silence all his critics in City’s next fixture against Arsenal in the Premier League. How do you think Haaland will perform in his next game? Let us know in the comments below.