Erling Haaland Injury Update – Pep Guardiola Shares Manchester City Star’s Status For FA Cup Game Vs Chelsea

Manchester City has no time to dwell on their loss against Real Madrid as they take on Chelsea in less than 24 hours. The defending FA Cup champions will have a lot on their plate as they travel to Wembley to take on the Blues. City boss Pep Guardiola provided an update on Erling Haaland ahead of the game, with the manager subbing the Norwegian against Real Madrid with the game heading into extra time.

Addressing the media, Guardiola stated, “Erling [Haaland] felt something, muscular issue, that’s why he asked to come off [against Real Madrid]. It’s normal that players have problems with so many high-intensity games. They are human beings.”

Many fans were unhappy with Guardiola’s decision after he subbed off Erling Haaland against Real Madrid. However, it seems like the manager had a valid reason, and it doesn’t make sense to risk one of your key players with the league title at stake. Still, with City keen on lifting the FA Cup title, the player could be kept on the bench in case of a last-minute requirement. Haaland has been a crucial player for the team, leading as their top scorer this season. However, the player’s form has come under fire as of late, with the striker failing to deliver on crunch games for the team.

Is Erling Haaland becoming a liability for Manchester City?

Erling Haaland had a breakthrough season with Manchester City in his first season with the club, with the striker bagging 52 goals for the side. However, the striker has failed to replicate the same form in the second season. The Norwegian has managed just 31 goals from his 39 appearances this season. While these numbers would be phenomenal for any other player, fans hold Erling to a different standard.

To add more to the scrutiny, Erling Haaland has struggled to deliver when it matters the most. Haaland has been silent on big occasions, with the Manchester City number no. 9 failing to find himself in the scoresheet against the likes of Arsenal, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, and Liverpool. The player’s contribution to the team’s game has also been an issue, as fans often witness the striker making runs into the box rather than holding up to link up with his teammates.

While these factors undoubtedly raise questions about Haaland’s importance, calling him a liability would be farfetched. The striker has what it takes to turn the tide of the game single-handedly, and fans will hope the player can find his lost form with the season at its business end.