Pep Guardiola calms Erling Haaland's injury fears: it is not a fracture
city of manchester boss pep guardiola has acted to calm fears that Erling Haaland He could miss the Club World Cup after confirming that the forward has not suffered a break in his foot.
The Norwegian leader was forced to miss their 2-1 win over Luton Town on Sunday due to injury, just weeks after suffering a knock on international duty, and Guardiola revealed that the 23-year-old has been suffering from a “bone stress reaction”.
However, the City manager will be relieved to discover there was no fracture, which could have kept him out for weeks, but may be forced to miss the next league game against crystal Palace.
“He wasn't ready today, I don't think so. crystal Palace (on Saturday) but I hope it can be ready in Saudi Arabia,” Guardiola saying. “Week to week will dictate how you feel.”
The City manager explained that the problem occurred during the midweek defeat against Aston Villa. “The next day I could barely walk properly,” she added.
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The treble winners have two more games to play before traveling to Saudi Arabia, with Red Star next in the Champions League in four days and will host Palace at the Etihad Stadium on December 16.
“Yesterday I spoke to him and he told me that he felt much, much better, that he could walk without pain. The doctor says that we have to see week by week, day by day, how he will improve.
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“Maybe he's ready to crystal Palace“I don't think so, but we'll see.”
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“We play with 11, that's for sure. Erling has been very important since he arrived. But throughout the season we see these kinds of things. Injuries, suspensions, problems, we have to adapt.”
Guardiola also confirmed Julian Alvarezwho has not scored in the league since October, will be in charge of leading the line in Haaland's absence.
City were forced to come from behind to beat Luton at Kenilworth Road, with goals from the midfield duo. Bernard Silva and Jack Grealish to complete the fight later Elias AdebayoThe opener.
The result ends a four-game winless streak and keeps City in the title conversation, although GuardiolaLiverpool's men are four points behind leaders Liverpool with 16 games played.
