Heartbreaking news has been announced this Morning for Erling Haaland after he was Subbed off against Slovan Bratislava in the champions league

Pep Guardiola emphasized the importance of managing Erling Haaland’s playing time, even if it requires sacrificing some level of confidence on the field.

Right after rounding the goalkeeper during their Champions League win against Slovan Bratislava, Haaland calmly finished to secure the match. Post-game, he and Guardiola engaged in a lengthy discussion as they exited the pitch together.

While Guardiola would prefer Haaland to play the full match, he must account for the intense schedule. Following a tough encounter at St. James’ Park, the Norwegian decided he had reached his limit in Slovakia.

“I want him on the field all the time, but we need to protect him. After going up 3-0, the match was nearly over. He took a significant hit in the previous game against Newcastle, which is why things shifted after Rico’s excellent pass that led to the third goal.

In the Champions League, McAtee enhanced City’s goal difference by scoring his first goal as a substitute, bringing the score to 4-0. The manager expressed satisfaction with the team’s initial win, noting he wasn’t overly concerned about goal difference as he was unsure of the specific qualifying criteria.

“I don’t focus on that, but someone mentioned it to me,” he said. “Winning matches is what matters. It’s tough with three difficult away games. We need to gather points, and today’s victory is a crucial first step toward climbing the table.”