Erling Haaland was Manchester City’s latest injury absentee in their 1-0 Premier League win over Leeds United at Elland Road. Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of kick-off, Pep Guardiola said: “Two days ago, in the last moments of training, there were some problems. A little injury. It’s not a big issue, but not ready for today.”
However, ViaPlay pundit Jan Age Fjortoft expects his compatriot to return for Wednesday’s game against Nottingham Forest. He said: “It is reported that he will be ready again as early as Wednesday.”
City closed the gap to just two points behind Arsenal, with Antoine Semenyo scoring the only goal. They will now wait to see the outcome of the Gunners’ clash with Chelsea on Sunday afternoon at the Emirates Stadium (4:30pm).
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With games coming thick and fast, City’s focus now turns to Nottingham Forest, whom they will host at the Etihad on Wednesday night (7:30pm).
Guardiola is still managing several injury concerns, and with that in mind, the Manchester Evening News has taken a look at the latest from the treatment room.
Injury: Unknown.
What Guardiola has said: “Two days ago in training he had some problems and a little injury. Not a big issue but not ready for today.
“We don’t have spies in the training centre to deliver the info to our media. I think it is not a big issue. We will see.”
The centre‑back missed the squad for the Newcastle match after picking up a knock during the FA Cup tie against Salford City.
He faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after fracturing his leg during the clash with Chelsea back in January.
The midfielder has missed the majority of the season but is expected to make his return before the campaign concludes.
What Guardiola has said: “We think Mateo will be ready for the World Cup, probably even earlier. It’s a complex injury and treatment; things are monitored daily. Recovery is going well.”
Potential return date: March.
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