Fans Slam Pep Guardiola for Hauling Off Erling Haaland at Half Time Against Borussia Dortmund

• There's was no homecoming goal for in-form Manchester City forward Erling Haaland against Borussia Dortmund
• The 22-year-old was substituted after 45 minutes against his former club at the Westfalenstadion on Tuesday
• Footie fans were not happy with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola for replacing the deadly striker

Football fans have taken to social media to criticise Pep Guardiola, for substituting Erling Haaland at half-time against his old side Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday evening.

The 22-year-old star was given a starting berth at the Signal Iduna Park, for the first time since he waved goodbye to the German side this summer.

However, the Norway international was subbed off at the 45-minute interval by Guardiola, despite the scoreline being 0-0.

In a photo spotted five minutes into the second half, Haaland didn't look too impressed himself alongside Jack Grealish as he reemerged with a long jacket on the City bench.

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Social media users were quick to blast the Spanish for his decision to replace the in-form striker for Bernardo Silva.

@Jonhsa said:

"Haaland getting subbed off at half time is a Vegas move. Stupid."

@Papakushga tweeted:

"If there’s anyone who’s gonna stop Haaland to win the Ballon d'Or next year it’s Pep himself."

@Thulannsi_sith added:

"There is only one way to push Pep Guardiola to have Erling Haaland leave the pitch before full-time; Heavy tackles in the first-half. Hope the Premier League defenders are watching,"

@Jaked_Cityyyy said

"Pep took Haaland off, criminal!"

Hummels keeps Haaland quiet

Meanwhile, Dortmund coach Edin Terzic has heaped praise on Mats Hummels for keeping former teammate Haaland quiet, following their stalemate on Tuesday.

Dortmund booked their place in the knockout phase with a battling point, although they needed a second-half penalty save by Gregor Kobel from Riyad Mahrez.

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"Mats Hummels was outstanding," said Terzic, after the centre-back intervened several times to keep Haaland under control.

Can Haaland break record?

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has backed Erling Haaland to break a Premier League record this season.

Haaland has taken the English top flight by storm since his summer arrival from Borussia Dortmund.

The Norwegian youngster has been firing on all cylinders for Manchester City and has proven to be value for money.