Haaland Disappoints, Draws Criticism in Norway Loss

Former Norway coach criticizes Haaland

Erling Haaland, the Manchester City star striker, faced criticism after a disappointing performance in Norway's shocking defeat to Cyprus. Former Norway manager Egil Olsen slammed Haaland's display, giving him a brutal rating of 2 out of 10.

Missed chances and poor performance

Haaland, known for his prolific goalscoring, missed several clear-cut chances in the game. Olsen criticized his lack of sharpness in front of goal and his overall poor performance. He stated that Haaland seemed uninterested and lacked intensity.

Cause for concern for Norway

The loss to Cyprus, ranked much lower than Norway, raised concerns about the team's form. Olsen expressed his disappointment, saying that Norway should have won the match comfortably. He called for improvements from the team and from Haaland in particular.

Haaland's struggles continue

Haaland's recent performances have been below his usual high standards. Despite scoring 21 goals in 17 Premier League appearances this season, he has struggled to replicate that form on the international stage.

Need for improvement

Norway will need to improve significantly if they want to qualify for the 2024 European Championship. With Haaland's form a major concern, the team will need to find solutions to get him back to his best.