Fans Slam Pep Guardiola for Hauling Off Erling Haaland at Half Time Against Borussia Dortmund. Football fans have taken to social media to criticise Pep Guardiola for substituting Erling Haaland at half-time against his old side Dortmund on Tuesday evening.
Haaland, 22, was given a starting berth at the Signal Iduna Park since he waved goodbye to the German side this summer.
However, the Norway international was subbed off after 45 minutes interval by Guardiola despite the scoreline being 0-0.
Fans Slam Pep Guardiola for Hauling Off Erling Haaland at Half Time Against Borussia Dortmund. In a photo spotted five minutes into the secind half, Haaland didn’t look too impressed himself alongside Jack Grealish as he remerged with a long jacket on the City bench.
BT Sport cameras captured Haaland looking less than impressed on the bench alongside Jack Grealish five minutes into the second half. pic.twitter.com/ZWISAQTRz8
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And social media users were quick to blast the Spanish for his decision to replace the in-form striker for Bernardo Silva.
@Jonhsa said:
“Haaland getting subbed off at half time is a Vegas move. Stupid.”
@Papakushga tweeted:
“If there’s anyone who’s gonna stop Haaland to win the Ballon d’Or next year it’s Pep himself.”
@Thulannsi_sith added:
“There is only one way to push Pep Guardiola to have Erling Haaland leave the pitch before full-time; Heavy tackles in the first-half. Hope the Premier League defenders are watching,”
@Jaked_Cityyyy said
“Pep took Haaland off, criminal!”
Hummels keeps Haaland quiet
Meanwhile, Dortmund coach Edin Terzic has heaped praises on Mats Hummels for keeping former teammate Haaland quiet following their stalemate on Tuesday.
Dortmund booked their place in the knockout phase with a battling point, although needed a second-half penalty save by Gregor Kobel from Riyad Mahrez.
“Mats Hummels was outstanding,” said Terzic, after the centre-back intervened several times to keep Haaland under control.
Can Haaland break record?
Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has backed Erling Haaland to break a stunning Premier League record this season.
Haaland has taken the English top flight by storm since his summer arrival from Borussia Dortmund.
The Norwegian youngster has been firing on all cylinders for Man City and has proved to be value for money.
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