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Freddie Ljungberg explains what sets Erling Haaland apart from other strikers

Freddie Ljungberg explains what sets Erling Haaland apart from other strikersDAZN

Prolific Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is considered one of the best attackers in the world, and former Premier League champion Freddie Ljungberg believes he knows what's behind Haaland's success.

Ljungberg played with or against some of the best strikers in the sport, and in Haaland he sees one unique quality that separates him from the pack in today's game.

"If he goes short, let's say, and he's in line with a centre back, that sprint just on five yards or so, there's no centre back in the world that can catch him," Ljungberg said on Sky Sports.

"And that's when he goes full tilt. And that's why, in my opinion, he scores so many goals, because he's always in front of the centre back."

Another aspect of Haaland's play that impresses Ljungberg is his efficiency of movement. While other players are flashier, Ljunberg is more impressed by the end result that Haaland brings.

"People always talk about technique, players should be technical, and there's stepovers and there's the 'L' turn, I don't really care," he said.

"This [Haaland's movement] for me is technique. There's no small steps in between, it takes time. The first touch is perfect, the second touch, and then the shot comes.

"For me that's the highest level of technique."

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