Manchester City fans were left fuming after their superstar duo of Erling Haaland and Phil Foden put up a lackluster display in the UEFA Champions League clash against Bodø/Glimt. The Cityzens suffered a shocking 3-1 defeat in Norway, adding to their recent struggles.
Manager Pep Guardiola had hoped for a strong response from his team following their disappointing loss in the Manchester derby. Despite their victory against Real Madrid in their previous Champions League fixture, City were caught off guard by Bodø/Glimt.
Guardiola fielded a strong lineup including Haaland, Foden, Rodri, Rayan Cherki, and Tijjani Reijnders. However, the star-studded team could not avoid a defeat against the underdog Norwegian side, leaving fans frustrated.
Some fans took to social media to express their disappointment in Haaland and Foden’s performance. One fan even suggested leaving both players behind in Norway after the game, while another called for them to spend some time on the bench.
Criticism was also directed at the players’ lackluster efforts on the pitch, with one fan pointing out their disappointing performances since December. Another fan criticized Haaland and Foden for their perceived lack of effort and sense of entitlement on the field.
Despite Guardiola’s efforts, Haaland managed only 14 touches and one shot on target in the game, while Foden failed to win any ground duels or complete a dribble. Haaland’s recent form has been underwhelming, with just one goal in his last eight games for City, while Foden has scored only once in his last ten matches.
The defeat to Bodø/Glimt marked City’s second loss in the Champions League group stage, putting their automatic qualification hopes in jeopardy. The Norwegian side took the lead through Kasper Høgh’s brace before Jens Petter Hauge added a third. Rayan Cherki pulled one back for City, but Rodri’s red card further dented their hopes of a comeback.
Overall, Manchester City’s recent struggles across all competitions have raised concerns among fans, with their star players Haaland and Foden coming under particular scrutiny. Guardiola will need to address these issues quickly to get his team back on track.
