Manchester City Fans Sent Into Panic Mode After Washington Post Tweets About Haaland’s Injury

• A tweet by Washington Post left football fans thinking that new Manchester City striker Erling Haaland had broken his fibula
• It was, however, quickly established that it wasn't the football star but United States of America Interior Secretary, Debra Haaland
• Erling Haaland is in perfect condition as e continues with his preseason training in the United States with his teammates

Manchester City fans were sent into panic mode, albeit momentarily, when Washington Post tweeted about an apparent serious injury to Haaland.

The fans rushed to the official handles of the club to confirm how long their star signing would be out. But they heaved a sigh of relief when they realised the Haaland in Washington Post's tweet wasn't their Erling Haaland but Debra Haaland, the United States Interior Secretary.

The initial tweet by Washington Post did not capture the Interior Secretary's first name in the tweet.

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It is unclear the severity of Haaland’s injury, where the break occurred on the fibula, or how long it may take to heal.

Fans immediately reacted, thinking that it was Erling Haaland who was recently acquired from Borussia Dortmund.

@_Maca_10, a likely Arsenal fan, tweeted,

His man city career is over before it's even started thanks for Gabriel Jesus, though.

Below are some of the other reactions.

One other fan claimed to know the social media admin of the Washington Post.

I wish her a speedy recovery, but my god Washington Post, you just freaked the sh— out a lot of people, including half of Manchester.

[side note: social media person on WP is a Man United fan and knew exactly what they were doing when they tweeted this]

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Haaland is currently with the Manchester City squad in Houston.

Sergio Aguero warns Erling Haaland that he will need time to adapt at Manchester City

Sports Brief had earlier reported that legendary Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has cautioned Erling Haaland will need time to adapt to the gruelling nature of the Premier League.

Haaland joined Man City from German outfit Borussia Dortmund in the summer and is expected to spearhead Pep Guardiola's charges to title success in both domestic and European competitions.

Aguero is confident the Norwegian hitman, who scored an eyewatering 61 goals in 66 Bundesliga games, will excel under Pep Guardiola however will need time to get used to his new environment.