Erling Haaland is not the same "animal" that he was last season for Manchester City as ex...

After a stunning debut season for City, Haaland has faced criticism for some of his performances this term despite scoring an impressive 29 goals in 33 matches for the reigning European and English champions, and Gallas feels he lacks the fear factor he displayed in 2022-23. "I don’t think Erling Haaaland looks the same. His game, the way he makes runs, his desire, it’s not the same as the all-conquering Haaland we saw at Manchester City last year," ex-Arsenal and France star Gallas told Genting Casino. "Last season, he was running and fighting for every ball – he tired defenders out because he put them under so much pressure with his physicality. Defenders were always on their toes around him. "He’s come back from his injury and his football has changed. Is he still trying to get up to speed after the injury? Maybe. Something about Erling Haaland is very different this year. If you compare him to last season, his debut in the Premier League, his physical play was completely different. He was fighting. He was holding the ball." Despite drawing a blank against Liverpool, Haaland has scored a whopping seven goals across his last four matches in all competitions, having struck five times as City beat Luton 6-2. He will hope to improve on his record when his team meet Newcastle in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

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