Man City striker Erling Haaland has been forced to withdraw from the Norway squad for the upcoming matches against Spain and Georgia in Euro 2024 qualifying due to a groin injury following the match against Burnley. However, Arsenal fans expressed doubts about this.
Immediately after the statement released from the Norwegian Football Federation about Haaland’s injury, many Arsenal fans expressed doubts about this, especially after watching Haaland score a hat-trick in their 6-0 victory. Man City in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup against Burnley over the weekend.
“Haaland faked injury to get enough rest to humiliate Bayern Munich, once again this is Pep’s level, ladies and gentlemen,” one Arsenal fan wrote on Twitter.
Meanwhile, others “plotted a plan” to help Arsenal keep their numbers intact during the ongoing national team gathering: “@Arsenal, we also need to start using these cards. Rashford, Haaland withdrew, why don’t we fake injuries for Partey and Saka?”
Another fan wrote: “Let’s not make ourselves a stupid team. Odegaard, Saka and Partey are all fully involved in this national team gathering, while Rashford and Haaland rest.”
In addition, many other Arsenal fans are also convinced that the London team needs to be alert to avoid being tricked by Man City or MU through the guise of fake injuries to keep players healthy in order to benefit in the race to win. Premier League title this season.