Henry observation gives Haaland lots to consider after brutal Keane comment

Thierry Henry has identified how Erling Haaland can better hold up the ball amid the scrutiny around the sharpshooter's all-round play, after Roy Keane's recent brutal assessment.

The Norway international could not get on the scoresheet against Real Madrid in Manchester City's Champions League quarter-final, with Antonio Rudiger showing to be a formidable foe. It was a quiet evening for Haaland amid a dramatic 3-3 scoreline with high-quality goals from Phil Foden, Josko Gvardiol, Rodrygo and Federico Valverde helping to set the tie alight.

While the 23-year-old went goalless, nobody would doubt his ability to find the net. Man City's forward has scored 82 goals in 90 appearances since joining the Premier League side.

However, it is what he offers when he is unable to add to his tally that has been taken to task in recent weeks. Haaland's performances have been put under the microscope, particularly after City's goalless draw against Arsenal where Keane labelled the striker's play as 'like a League Two player'.

Henry has provided a more constructive critique for the former Borussia Dortmund star, however. The French pundit offered a simple adjustment that could be made.

"I always, always say that I've seen strikers not scoring but playing really well for the team away from home and doing exactly what you need to for your team away from home, or even at home," Henry told CBS Sports. "But more often than not you judge a striker for his goals - fair enough, we already know that.

"People can get better and I believe in that. But there is one thing that he doesn't do ever so well, and he's always shoulder to shoulder with the defender, so you can go like this, and get your foot around.

"But if you are like this [square on, hand on