Football pundit Paul Merson believes Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is not seriously injured, despite initial fears he may have suffered an ACL injury.
But following the scare, Haaland managed to get up and without help walked off. Substituted by Guardiola who was not taking any chances even with two minutes of the match remaining. He was seen shaking hands with the referee and team-mates, then clapp supporters both then and after the final whistle.
The Norwegian striker suffer the injury late on against Newcastle and turn away while clutching his right knee, only to be rush to the club’s medics.
The football pundit and former Arsenal striker, who witnessed เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา the incident live, said: “It looks like Haaland’s knee has given way. It was a little bit wobbly. “
He looked unnatural, he was shaking his head. Pep Guardiola had his hand on his head. “
I think he came off the pitch, he was perfectly fine. It looked at first, it was very worrying. The first thing that goes into your head is an ACL. “
But he looks OK, thank God. He looks fine. He looked worrying at first, very worrying. Hopefully he’ll be OK for Wednesday night.”
City face Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday in a must-win situation after losing the first leg 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium in midweek.