Following Manchester City's commanding 4-0 victory against Newcastle, Erling Haaland enjoyed a hearty meal to celebrate. The striker shared a photo of himself holding a bone and a sizable piece of meat. He enjoyed a well-deserved feast. Despite being substituted in the later stages of the match due to a knee injury concern, Haaland's performance contributed to the team's success.
The Citizens were in sound form when the talisman went off after Omar Marmoush completed a hat-trick and James McAtee added a fourth goal. There is concern over Haaland's injury, especially with Manchester City's crucial Champions League clash against Real Madrid scheduled for next week at Santiago Bernabeu. However, for the time being, the striker enjoyed a feast after the team's outstanding performance against Newcastle United.
The reigning Premier League champions suffered a defeat to the La Liga giants in the first leg of their playoff match, losing 3-2 at the Etihad. The team is preparing to travel to Spain for the crucial second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.
Pep's Update on Guardiola's Injury
Pep Guardiola provided an encouraging update on the prolific forward's condition, alleviating initial concerns. A recent photo of Haaland has instilled confidence among Man City fans about his readiness for the upcoming match in Spain. In addition, Haaland was given the captain's armband in the game against the Magpies, reflecting his role as a team leader moving forward.
Guardiola has emphasized that the striker will continue to be an integral part of the leadership group for the foreseeable future. “When Kyle left, Kevin became the first and I nominated Erling to be a captain, when a player will be 10 years here, sooner or later you take on that responsibility. It's nice that it's the first time in the Premier League that it happened.” Pep Guardiola said.