Dortmund demand short-term decision from Haaland after Champions League exit

BERLIN: To meet a passionate character like Erling Haaland at the wrong moment can easily turn into a challenge. One either receives an answer in a slightly grumpy tone or is greeted with stony silence. The Norwegian striker is far from an unfriendly person, but the 21-year-old seems to have his moments.

The minutes after Borussia Dortmund's last 2021/2022 season Champions League encounter might have been such an occasion.

In the Black and Yellows locker room, it became apparent the spearhead was trapped in a state of unrest. Despite having delivered two goals securing Borussia's 5-0 victory over Besiktas, Haaland and his club had to accept their early group exit. Future goals must be scored in the Europa League — 23 goals in 19 Champions League games and 72 goals in 71 competitive games in Dortmund's first couldn't improve the attacker's mood.

"I just saw him in the locker room. He appeared in an unsatisfied mood; he seemed unhappy with his performance," Dortmund coach Marco Rose reported. IANS

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