Brentford defender Ben Mee revealed that Erling Haaland often tries to pinch the opponent’s body to distract him during the match.

Haaland was in a bad position against Brentford this season. Photo: Reuters.

As a guest on Sky Sport s , defender Ben Mee said: “Haaland is a strong lad and we had a bit of a collision on the pitch. Light pinchs often appeared between him and me. it”.

When former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher asked who used the trick more, Mee insisted: “To be fair, he does more. But I don’t mind that. On the contrary, I am quite amused. “.

The Brentford defender also said that he and his teammates tried to use physical strength to confront Haaland. They focused on preventing the Norwegian striker from occupying favorable positions capable of scoring.

Haaland hit 32 goals in 28 Premier League appearances this season. However, there are 9 matches of the former Dortmund star completely blocked. One of them was Man City’s 1-2 defeat to Brentford in November last year.

The 22-year-old forward has an expected goal ratio (xG) of 0.03, hitting one shot off target and making just five touches in the box during his 90 minutes against Brentford. “The Citizens” will have a rematch with Brentford on May 28, in the final round of the 2022/23 Premier League.

In the history of the Premier League in a 38-round format, only one player has done the same, Mohamed Salah (32 goals in the 2017/18 season). With 8 matches in hand, Haaland is facing the opportunity to monopolize this record.

Even Haaland can break the greatest record in Premier League history of two seniors Andy Cole (34 goals in 1993/94 season), Alan Shearer (34 goals in 1994/95 season). However, at that time, a Premier League season had 42 rounds.