Erling Haaland dismisses missed chances with a shrug, sharing in an exclusive interview,
Despite a notable miss in the Manchester derby, Haaland rebounded by scoring and securing a 3-1 victory.
Erling Haaland underscores the significance of being “strong mentally” and avoiding excessive focus on setbacks as he emphasizes personal growth.
The Manchester City striker, having netted an impressive 52 goals in his debut season at the Etihad Stadium, continues his prolific form with 28 goals in the current campaign.
Erling Haaland’s impressive goal tally was instrumental in City achieving a historic Treble last season.
The team is poised to replicate this success, with Haaland making significant contributions across the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and FA Cup.
Erling Haaland season so far
Despite leading his club’s league scoring with 18 goals, Erling Haaland also holds the record for the most big chances missed this season, totaling 26, including a notable effort in the Manchester derby.
In an exclusive interview with TNT Sports ahead of City’s Champions League last 16 second leg against Copenhagen, Haaland nonchalantly shrugged off the miss, stating, “I was thinking, I didn’t believe my own eyes.
But it’s going to happen again, I think, in my career. So, what can I say? S*** happens.” Haaland’s laid-back approach proved justified as he went on to score in the match, securing a 3-1 derby win for City.
When asked if he has always remained calm during setbacks, Erling Haaland admitted it’s a quality he has been actively developing. He shared, “No, I haven’t always been like that.
I struggled a lot when I was younger and even sometimes now as well. It’s hard because I demand a lot from myself, and my teammates also demand a lot from me.
So, sometimes it’s not the easiest thing. But it’s a mental thing, and I think that’s a good thing about being strong mentally. Yeah, I am critical of myself, but you have to find a fine balance between a lot of things.”
How has Erling Haaland impressed this season?
Despite missing two months of the campaign due to injury, Erling Haaland leads the Premier League in goals. The 23-year-old acknowledges that this season may not be as spectacular as his debut campaign but emphasizes his continuous focus on personal improvement. He reflects, “I’ve been struggling a little bit, but you can look at it in two ways. I focus on developing, and that’s what I try to do.” As City holds a 3-1 lead going into the second leg against Copenhagen at the Etihad, Haaland remains driven and committed to his growth.
