Erling Haaland will stay sidelined when Manchester Metropolis face Sevilla within the Champions League, however he may return to motion towards Fulham.
- Striker sidelined with foot downside
- Missed win over Leicester
- Might be again to face Cottagers
WHAT HAPPENED? The reigning Premier League champions can be again in home motion on Saturday when enjoying host to the Cottagers. Haaland, with 17 targets within the English topflight to his title this season, may determine in that contest as no dangers can be taken on the foot ligament damage when the Blues soak up a continental conflict towards La Liga opposition on Wednesday.
WHAT THEY SAID: Requested for an replace on Haaland and when he may come again into rivalry, Guardiola informed reporters: “He feels higher. Evaluating to Saturday, Sunday, Monday, daily feels higher. Nonetheless not 100%, we do not wish to take a danger. Hopefully now we have him towards Fulham.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Haaland picked up a knock when dealing with his former membership Borussia Dortmund within the Champions League and sat out a 1-0 win over Leicester consequently. Kalvin Phillips is one other Metropolis star nursing a knock, with Guardiola saying of the England worldwide midfielder: “He is doing partial coaching session with the group, not contact but. We’ll see his evolution. I understand how necessary the World Cup is however I do not use a participant I do not suppose is prepared. I really feel the video games can be tight. On the finish of the season, a lot of issues concerned. I do not suppose towards Fulham, only for the standard of the opponent, even Brentford within the first half. Will likely be tight, so we consider the situations.”
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WHAT NEXT FOR MAN CITY? Haaland has been a revelation for Metropolis this season, registering 22 targets throughout 16 appearances in all competitions, however his enforced absence signifies that Julian Alvarez will get one other alternative to impress when main the road.