Manchester City fans have been sent into a spin, as new training footage shows Erling Haaland appearing to injure himself momentarily. While the superstar striker got back up shortly after, he seemed to be in discomfort, sparking concerns over his fitness. With Manchester City already dealing with an injury crisis, this brief moment has raised alarms among supporters who know just how pivotal Haaland is to their success.

The footage shared widely on social media shows Haaland grimacing as he stumbles during a routine drill. While it could easily be a minor knock, the timing couldn’t be worse. City manager Pep Guardiola is already grappling with a lineup impacted by several injuries, making Haaland’s well-being critical for the team’s upcoming fixtures. Seeing their talisman looking even slightly uncomfortable has fans anxiously awaiting updates on his condition.

Ever since its signing by Manchester City, Haaland has been electric in setting records in goal scoring almost a benchmark against all-time greats. A combination of speed, strength, and devastating finishing has made him a headache for defenders and a massive asset to Guardiola’s tactical plans. Losing him, even for a short while, risks throwing City out of its attacking flow, forcing Guardiola to make greater use of players who have not done as well as Haaland in finding the net.

Manchester City fans panic over Erling Haaland injury scare

Fans started vividly reacting in the comments, with many expressing both panic and cautious optimism. “It happened in the game against Bournemouth, he’s just ignoring it, might be a problem,” wrote one user, capturing the sentiment of many who recognize Haaland as City’s primary goal machine. Another fan tried to stay positive, commenting, “Viking machine. Hope u score a goal or two tomorrow.” However, the mix of emojis from anxious to downright panicked shows how on edge City’s fanbase is about any hint of injury to their star striker. Some fans think he is joking around “he is Big man messing around 😂”.

“No Way At This Point He Want to Join The Injury Player Group, We are Done man,” another commenter said. Despite the waves of anxiety, the clips only expose a brief, momentary discomfort. One fan wrote, “If that’s a joke, pep won’t see funny side.” While players may suffer minor knocks and falls in training matches daily, with the latest injury situation, every smallest incident strikes City fans the hardest. Pep Guardiola is bound to give details soon because fans are hanging onto the slightest news they can receive to ease anxiety or verify their worst suspicions.

For now, Manchester City fans are left to watch, wait, and refresh feeds in hopes of getting more news. While the footage remains inconclusive, the fans’ reactions show just how much faith they’ve placed in Haaland’s presence on the field. What’s your take on this? Let us know below.