Social media erupts as Erling Haaland nets after just TEN minutes on his return to action

Erling Haaland sent social media into a frenzy after scoring just minutes into his return to action against Liverpool following World Cup winter break.

The Norwegian striker scored his 24th goal of the season against Liverpool in a huge last-16 clash in the Carabao Cup.

And the footballing world has been mesmerised by how quickly it took the 22-year-old to get back among the goals.

Haaland’s finish was his 24th goal of the season as the striker continues his incredible start to life at Manchester City

It was a textbook Manchester City goal with Kevin De Bruyne putting it on a plate as ever, despite crossing the ball in from the left on his weaker foot.

Haaland, who had earlier missed a crucial one-on-one chance, made no mistake this time as his superb movement enabled him to get in front of Joe Gomez to tuck home past Kelleher from about eight yards out with his left foot.

Social media erupted into a frenzy with football fans having been deprived of Haaland’s magnificence during the World Cup.

It was Kevin De Bruyne who assisted Haaland’s goal with a delightful cross from the left hand side

One user said: ‘Bro I’m not even over the World Cup yet and haaland has resumed scoring like it’s nothing’.

Meanwhile another added: ‘De Bruyne assisting, Haaland scoring. Club football is officialy back.’ 

And a third tweeted: ‘I fear one day I might get bored of Haaland constantly scoring goals. Luckily today is not that day. What a sexy Norwegian man!!!’

Another added: ‘Erling Haaland can’t stop scoring. He’s a god’.

And a fifth said: ‘Haaland scoring just after couple of minute in the match he a monster ……’ 

Social media erupted into a frenzy after Haaland scored with the striker having not played at the World Cup

Former England defender Jamie Carragher, who was co-commentating the game for Sky Sports, was full of praise for the City striker and his team-mate Kevin De Bruyne.

Describing Haaland’s goal, he said: ‘That is what Man City deserved from this first 10 minutes. Two of the best players in the world (Haaland and Bryune) combining. 

‘It is brilliant from Haaland but not great from Joe Gomez, who is sleeping. He gets his studs on it. He has been given one opportunity, he was not going to miss the second.’

Meanwhile, former England striker Dion Dublin, who was commentating on BBC Radio 5 Live, said: ‘It’s Patient, patient, patient play. Erling Haaland does so well, he goes out of the eyeline of the defenders and before you know it he’s across you.

‘A perfect centre forward’s goal.’

Haaland’s superb goal was shortly cancelled out by a well-taken finish from Liverpool youngster Fabio Carvalho to send both teams into the break level.