Erling Haaland has started the season in sensational form. After his latest move to Manchester City, Erling Haaland is already leading in the race for the Premier League golden boot. The Norwegian striker’s pace, power, and shooting ability have already terrified the Premier League goalkeepers.
Rashford and Mbappe are going to rule football in the next 5 years. Haaland is just a robot.
— Nana (@qwofyelement) December 21, 2022
Erling Haaland has racked up 18 goals already in the Premier League. Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane is behind Haaland, with 12 goals to his name. Erling Haaland might be the last piece of the puzzle that City coach Pep Guardiola needs for leading Manchester City to its first Champions League triumph. The Norwegian has also registered 5 goals in the UEFA Champions League. Erling Haaland’s devastating form has soccer fans calling him a ‘robot’.
Why do fans call Erling Haaland a robot?
Erling Haaland has been nicknamed a ‘robot’ by fans due to his effortless goalscoring feats. Before Haaland completed his move to Manchester City, there were a lot of critics who said that he would fare poorly in the Premier League. It was said that Haaland would not be able to replicate the form that he showed in the Bundesliga.
That Robot haaland can’t stop scoring 😒😒
— Rong’uno🇰🇪 (@_Ronguno) December 17, 2022
Erling Haaland announced himself on the big stage after his impressive performances for Borussia Dortmund. The 22-year-old scored 62 goals in just 67 appearances in the German top-flight league. He also scored a hat trick on his debut. However, Haaland has managed to shut down his critics after his dazzling performances for Manchester City.
Haaland has already made some records during his short time in the Premier League. Haaland is the first player to score nine goals in his first five Premier League games. Erling also holds the record for being the fastest player to record three league hat tricks in the Premier League. He is also the first player to score three consecutive home match hat tricks in the Premier League. Haaland also scored a hat trick during his Manchester Derby debut.
However, there is another reason which has led the fans to call Haaland a robot. The reason is not related to Haaland’s feats on the pitch, but rather to his behavior off the pitch, especially during interviews. Erling Haaland may be one of the best goalscorers in soccer history, but he is not so gifted at giving interviews. The former Dortmund star is renowned for his awkward post-match interviews.
Here are some fan reactions to Haaland’s robotic interviews.
Why’s everyone making jokes about how Haaland comes across as abrupt and robotic in interviews?
In an age where most journalists twist every single word possible for click bait, his strategy is very cogent!
— ORohitO (@ORohitO) May 19, 2020
Erling Haaland’s Interviews Are Pure Comedy https://t.co/QPjWTpreDJ via @YouTube@Da_Mic_Controla your welcome LMFAOOOOOO bro he’s hilarious
— swaybarss (@elite7max) December 16, 2022
I haven’t seen a single Haaland interview over the last couple of years that hasn’t been hilarious and/or awkward and I bloody love him for it. https://t.co/pyCyWimj32
— Kelda Manley (@RecordJ) August 7, 2022
Fans have noticed that Haaland gives rather strange and cryptic interviews. The Norwegian international gives blunt and to-the-point answers, which often resemble a robot. However, whether it is for his effortless goalscoring nature or his robotic style of interviews, Erling Haaland’s nickname of ‘a robot’ suits him just fine.