Roy Keane has reiterated his criticism of Erling Haaland’s overall performance on the pitch. Following Manchester City’s goalless draw against Arsenal, questions arose about Haaland’s contribution to his team beyond scoring goals. Despite City boss Pep Guardiola’s disagreement with Keane’s assessment, Keane has not wavered in his stance. During a podcast interview, Keane maintained his opinion even when questioned about it, stating that Haaland’s general play is not up to par and likening it to that of a League Two player.

Keane insisted that although Haaland is an exceptional goal scorer, he does not consider him a great overall player, emphasizing that there is a distinction between the two. Keane highlighted instances where Haaland appeared uncomfortable and disinterested in fulfilling other aspects of his role on the field, such as coming deeper to get involved in midfield when asked by Guardiola. He also cited a past performance at Anfield where, without scoring, Haaland’s impact on the game was minimal, suggesting that Haaland’s focus may primarily be on scoring goals. The text ends with an invitation to join a new WhatsApp community and receive daily Mirror Football content, as well as details about special offers and privacy notice.