Manchester City find themselves in a rut after an extremely disappointing defeat to Aston Villa in midweek.
18.11.2023 - 21:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City are having to deal with a cartload of injuries ahead of their return to action.
Erling Haaland is the latest player to cause Pep Guardiola some worry after going down in Norway’s friendly win over the Faroe Islands this week. The City striker has now addressed the situation after being ruled out of Sunday’s clash with Scotland.
He joins a number of other Blues teammates who are doubts for City’s first game back against Liverpool in a week’s time. Several players have picked up issues recently including summer signings Mateo Kovacic and Matheus Nunes.
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Haaland has pledged he will be working hard to be back as soon as possible after suffering an injury blow last week.
On Thursday, the City talisman caused concern for Blues supporters when he went down clutching his ankle in the penalty area during Norway's 2-0 victory over the Faroe Islands. He was treated by the national team's medical department on the pitch and eventually he was able to continue and finish off the match.
The team's doctor Ola Sand then confirmed Haaland would travel to Scotland for Sunday's Euro 2024 qualifier with a view to playing. However, Sand changed his prognosis on Saturday morning.
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The treble-winners are due to take on Premier League title rivals Liverpool in their next domestic match on Saturday, November 25.
City will have to check up on eight players before the game at the Etihad Stadium (12.30pm) after Haaland became the latest man to enter their treatment room. We have rounded up all of the injuries giving Guardiola a headache.
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