How difficult is it for Haaland? The club scored 44 goals and led Norway to the World Cup with Odegaard?

"Magic" Haaland, he handed over 44 goals in one season, sweeping the Premier League princes. He is Manchester City's scoring machine, but why can't he lead the Norwegian team? The main reason is that his teammate is too lazy, and the defense is like a shoddy project. Even though Haaland scored an astonishing 26 goals in 27 games, the team's record is really not flattering.

In Manchester City, Harland's teammates will provide him with precise assists. The club's midfielder can control the rhythm of the game. He does not have to worry about defense, let alone retreat to get the ball. Harland can receive pie-like passes as long as he stays in the penalty area.

The "Nordic Devil" scored 44 goals in a single season and successfully helped Manchester City defend the Triple Crown. He is the darling of Blue Moon and the goal machine of Etihad. Everyone thinks Haaland is great, but there are also different voices, such as asking him to try another team. Without the system of Manchester City, it will definitely not be easy for Haaland to score so many goals.

When he arrived at the Norwegian team, in 27 games, Haaland scored 26 goals, averaging 0.96 goals per game, which was higher than top shooters such as competitors Mbappe and Harry Kane. However, the Norwegian team's winning rate was only about 50%.

In Manchester City, Haaland is only responsible for the last shot in front of the goal. In Norway, he has to retreat to the midfield to get the ball and create opportunities for himself. His teammates do not have the ability to send precise through balls, nor can they attract defenses like Grealish from a forward. Although he scored a lot of goals, it is difficult for this team to make a difference.

At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Haaland could only sit in front of the TV helplessly, watching Mbappe wear a hat in the final, watching Messi win the Hercules Cup. It was an uncomfortable feeling. Although Haaland wanted to stand on that stage, it was a pity that the team was not qualified to participate. His teammates were too incompetent.

The last time Norway entered the World Cup was in the distant 1998, when he was not yet born. The 28-year wait was an obsession engraved in the bones of this Nordic country with a population of 5 million, and this obsession finally fell on Haaland.

In the 2025 World Cup qualifiers, the Norwegian team was at the top of the standings, and their strongest opponent, Italy, was defeated by them. This allowed everyone to see the hope of the team. As for the perfect connection between the young talents of Haaland and Odegaard, the Arsenal captain sent 5 assists, 3 of which were fed to Haaland. One of the two was responsible for organization and the other was responsible for finishing.

The current goal of the Norwegian team is not only to enter the World Cup, but also to play well in the World Cup. For Harland, this is not a simple "dream come true". If he can lead the Norwegian team to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, he can break the label of "system shooter". Only by making a breakthrough at the national team level can the "Nordic Devil" be compared with Mbappe.

At the Etihad Stadium, Haaland has proven his worth. He is a key player in big scenes. In the future, he will lead the Norwegian team to appear in the World Cup. Haaland will also lead the team to create miracles with his teammates.

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