Will The Norwegian's Star Return To THe Starting Lineup In The Next Match?

 

Erling Haaland remains an injury doubt for Manchester City's next two matches as Pep Guardiola issued an injury update on the superstar striker.

This week, the Norwegian striker and fellow absentee Jeremy Doku returned to training ahead of City's FA Cup opener against Huddersfield on the weekend as they look to defend their title. Haaland won't be put in danger by Pep Guardiola against the Championship team but there is better news for City fans regarding Kevin De Bruyne and Doku. Guardiola also talked about Rodri's absence after the midfielder's grandmother passed away earlier this week

Speaking to the media ahead, Pep Guardiola said: "They are ready [for] the last two or three sessions. Jeremy [Doku] feels really good, and Kevin [De Bruyne] does as well. Kevin has been a long time out, we have to be patient. [We will look for] the right minutes for him and Jeremy. Erling [Haaland] is a bit better, but we have to be a bit more careful. I don't know about Sunday or [against] Newcastle, but the rest [of the squad] will be ready."

He added on the Spaniard: "Four players are away. With Rodri, unfortunately, his grandmother passed away yesterday. He's not here today or tomorrow. Bernardo [Silva], Scotty [Carson], Kalvin [Phillips] and Mateus Nunes are ill