MANCHESTER CITY fans fear Erling Haaland could miss the rest of the season after he sustained a a nasty-looking knee injury against Newcastle.
The striker – who was handed the captain’s armband for the day – was forced off the field just minutes before the end of City’s 4-0 win at the Etihad.
A 15-minute hat-trick from January signing Omar Marmoush set Pep Guardiola’s men on their way to victory.
And a late fourth from sub James McAtee ensured City bounced back from their midweek European defeat to Real Madrid in style.
But the champs didn’t have things all their own way.
With just moments left of the game, Haaland collapsed to the ground clutching his knee in agony.
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The forward looked to be in discomfort as medics checked him over.
And City decided not to take any further risks as they hauled him off the field.
Haaland then made his way to the bench with a pained expression on his face.
City doctors will now examine the hitman ahead of tough games against Real Madrid and Liverpool.
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Fans immediately feared the worst, having already lost Rodri to an ACL setback.
One said: “Haaland jammed his knee just like Rodri did.”
Another declared: “We need Haaland for Real.”
One noted: “I hope he is OK.”
Another added: “Let’s hope it’s not serious.”
Thankfully Guardiola played down concerns of a lengthy absence.
The City boss said: “When he was down, everyone was scared. But he got up and walked smiling like always.
“I didn’t speak to him or the doctors – but the doctors didn’t come with bad news – so hopefully he is fine.
“Maybe it’s not as bad as it could be.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
