Leganes' signing of Sebastien Haller was hailed as a top signing over the summer, although expectations have so far failed to materialise. The on-loan Borussia Dortmund striker has made nine appearances this season and has failed to get going on a scoring level.
Speaking to Eurosport France (via Relevo), Haller has opened up about competing at Leganes.
“My start to the season was full of obstacles and it didn't match what I expected. But that's part of the ups and downs of a career and a life. Time will do its work. We have to be patient and keep working to become more efficient.
“I suffered from many minor injuries. It wasn't muscular, but rather from the blows I received. These setbacks occur at times when I feel like I'm returning to my best physical level. It happened to me twice before the national team matches. I have been in Leganes for three months now and I have also had to adapt.
“Today I play in a completely different team than the one I played for in the last three or four years (West Ham, Ajax and Dortmund). For me it is new to play further from the goal and more on the counter-attack. With a team that has possession of the ball, it is sometimes easier. And my profile doesn't necessarily fit.”
There is still plenty of time for Haller to turn things around at Leganes, although he will hope that his form picks up sooner or later.
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