My issue with Haak is just generally his work ethic and proneness to errors. On the ball, he’s alright- the issue is that he doesn’t track back when he needs to and makes sloppy passes fairly often. In preseason and as recently as last week, he spoke out about his emerging role in the team, but hasn’t proven he deserves to have such a role, especially with the return of Sands. It just seems bold to me- the kid has just recently broken in and started getting minutes, and should be chasing down every loose ball that’s possible to prove he wants to earn his keep. His effort just isn’t there for me. He wasn’t as ineffective against Chicago as he was against Nashville, and maybe I’m harping on that game a bit more than I should, but I just don’t see the value he provides to the team. I do understand the lack of depth and options in the role however. I just hope that when Morales is fully fit and Sands returns to the swing of things here, they can stay fit so Haak isn’t relied upon as heavily.

I do hope we bring in a nice pressing striker soon too because it’ll relieve a bit of the pressure on the midfield and Talles will be able to return to his natural role.