Erling Haaland Shares Teammate's X-Rated Message After Hat-Trick vs Liverpool
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has revealed the humorous and X-rated message he received from a teammate following his spectacular hat-trick against Liverpool. The Norwegian forward netted three goals as Pep Guardiola's side dismantled the Reds 4-0 to secure a place in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley later this month.
Haaland's Hat-Trick Heroics
Despite a spirited start from Arne Slot's Liverpool side, they capitulated against the Carabao Cup winners, with pressure mounting on the Dutch manager. Haaland's treble, combined with a goal from Antoine Semenyo, ensured City became the first team to book their spot in the last four of the prestigious competition.
This hat-trick marked Haaland's 28th career match ball, a testament to his prolific scoring record. After the game, the striker shared a photo on social media posing with the match ball, where one message from a teammate stood out prominently.
The X-Rated Teammate Message
The message read: "Well done you big f****** weirdo!" This tongue-in-cheek comment highlights the camaraderie within the City squad and the light-hearted banter that follows such impressive performances.
Speaking post-match, Haaland expressed his delight, stating: "This club has to win trophies on the biggest stage. It's been some time since I have done it [scored a hat-trick] for City. It is special so I am super happy."
Perfect Timing for City's Title Race
Haaland's return to hat-trick form comes at a crucial juncture for Manchester City, who are locked in a tight Premier League title race with Arsenal. Just before the international break, Guardiola's side claimed a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup, adding another trophy to their cabinet.
Currently, City trail league leaders Arsenal by nine points as the Premier League resumes. Their next fixture is an away match against Chelsea on April 12, where manager Liam Rosenior will look to build momentum following their 7-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Port Vale.
Praise from Pep Lijnders
City assistant coach Pep Lijnders, formerly of Liverpool, heaped praise on Haaland after the match. He remarked: "I worked with a lot of good strikers, with a lot of goals, with a lot of finals and trophies. Erling scored the 12th hat-trick today for Man City and the second goal was insane."
Lijnders added: "He weighed the attack, he flies, the way he puts the ball into the corner. I love these old-school striker goals. I am not saying he carries Norway, but we all know how important he is for them, he feels that responsibility."
The assistant coach concluded by highlighting Haaland's character, noting: "It is clear then that not everything throughout a long season will go your way, but it shows character again and mentality that he comes back in this fashion."
Looking Ahead
As the season progresses, Haaland's form will be pivotal for City's ambitions across multiple competitions. Meanwhile, Arsenal return to action with a Champions League quarter-final clash against Sporting CP, followed by a Premier League home game against Bournemouth on April 11.
This victory not only boosts City's FA Cup hopes but also reinforces their psychological edge in the title race, with Haaland's hat-trick serving as a stark reminder of his world-class abilities.
