ERLING Haaland was kept quiet by a Francesco Acerbi masterclass on Wednesday night – but had plenty to say in the aftermath.
The Man City striker appeared to tell the Inter star to “f*** off” following the team’s 0-0 draw on Wednesday night.
Erling Haaland was left frustrated by Inter Milan’s defenders on Wednesday night[/caption]
Francesco Acerbi approached the City striker after the final whistle, seemingly eyeing up his shirt[/caption]
Haaland appeared to swear in the direction of the Inter star after an animated discussion[/caption]
Francesco Acerbi wanted not one, but two shirts off Erling Haaland after the game
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Haaland and his City teammates drew a blank as they came up against a resolute Inter defence at the Etihad.
The prolific striker had hoped to net his 100th goal in City colours.
Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer made a string of fine saves to keep the Premier League champions at bay.
While Acerbi and defensive partner Alessandro Bastoni doubled up to help shackle the Norwegian goal machine.
The 36-year-old veteran made a beeline for a frustrated Haaland following the final whistle.
The pair shook hands, before breaking into an animated discussion.
They appeared to talk swapping shirts, with both players tugging at the other’s top.
Acerbi was seen holding up two fingers, appearing to indicate he wanted to take more than one souvenir home to Milan.
An incredulous Haaland seemed to mouth in his direction: “Two?! F*** off!”
The good-natured exchange was caught by TNT Sport cameras, with both players bursting out laughing after the striker’s mock outburst.
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One laughed in response on X: “That was highlight of the match.”
Another wrote: “Did Acarbi just ask Haaland for 2 of his shirts and Haaland told him to f*** off? LMFAOOO.”
A third gasped: “36 year old Acerbi has pocketed Haaland bro damn.”
And a fourth commented: “Haaland could not pass the Acerbi test AGAIN.”
In a worrying sign for City, Kevin De Bruyne was hauled off at halftime with a suspected injury.
The Belgian pulled up late in the first half but was able to play until the whistle.
He was replaced by Ilkay Gundogan at the break and is now a doubt for Sunday’s showdown with Arsenal.
City lost Kevin De Bruyne to injury at halftime in the stalemate[/caption]
Earlier this week, ex-Gunners centre-back William Gallas admitted he is petrified of his former club facing Haaland in his current form.
Gallas said: “This is a guy who is in beast mode.
“He looks like he is going to break every scoring record in the Premier League this season.
“It’s impossible to predict how many he will get but you can say with confidence it will be loads.”
