Roy Keane’s Brutal Reaction to Erling Haaland’s Performance During FA Cup Coverage
Roy Keane was visibly unimpressed by Erling Haaland’s demeanor during Manchester City’s FA Cup quarter-final match against Bournemouth. The Norwegian striker, who had been in the spotlight, missed a penalty in the first half at the Vitality Stadium, only to squander yet another prime opportunity shortly after.
After failing to convert from the spot, Haaland cracked a wry smile following his second miss, which did not sit well with Keane. The ITV pundit expressed his frustration, stating: “Haaland missing a penalty, very lackadaisical. Then, he missed another chance and he’s smiling. Man City strolling around the pitch are really getting on my nerves; not a good sign.”
Keane’s critique of Manchester City’s lackluster performance was echoed by his fellow pundit, Ian Wright. Wright remarked: “We know Bournemouth are going to force them wide and make them make mistakes. That’s exactly what Nunes did. This could have been very comfortable. They don’t seem in the vibe. They don’t seem up for it.”
Despite the initial struggles, Haaland managed to find the back of the net in the 49th minute, leveling the score and giving City a much-needed boost.
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However, Haaland’s evening took a turn for the worse when he left the pitch on crutches after sustaining an injury in the second half. The prolific striker was substituted in the 61st minute, with Manchester City’s new signing, Omar Marmoush, taking his place. Marmoush made an instant impact by scoring in the 63rd minute, securing a 2-1 victory for City and propelling them into the semi-finals.
The nature of Haaland’s injury remains unclear, but it raised serious concerns among the Manchester City faithful as he departed the Vitality Stadium in a protective boot and on crutches.
Following their triumph over Bournemouth, Manchester City is set to face Nottingham Forest in the semi-finals on April 26.