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Manchester City fans received a significant sigh of relief recently when Pep Guardiola addressed concerns surrounding Erling Haaland's latest setback. The Norwegian striker, who has been central to City's attacking threat this season, picked up a minor issue that forced him to miss a key Premier League fixture.
Pep Guardiola’s massive update on Erling Haaland injury; what is City star’s timeline?
The Sky Blues boss was quick to clarify one crucial point. As per him, the problem is not knee-related, a reassurance that immediately eased fears of a serious or prolonged absence during this critical phase of the campaign. During his recent media appearance, Guardiola said:
“I can confirm Erling Haaland’s injury is not a knee injury”.
The update came after Haaland missed City's recent 1-0 Premier League victory over Leeds United due to a minor setback. Guardiola described the problem as "a little injury" picked up in training shortly before the match, emphasizing it was "not a big issue" but sufficient to rule Haaland out as he "wasn't ready to play."
When pressed on recovery details and a possible return timeline, Guardiola remained uncertain, stating he "doesn't know when Erling Haaland will come back" and noting the club would continue monitoring the situation in the coming days.
Guardiola expressed a desire for the striker's swift return, saying he "wish[ed] he'd come back," while highlighting the demanding fixture schedule as an added challenge. The injury occurred in the final moments of a training session two days before the Leeds game, with no further specifics disclosed on its exact nature beyond the non-knee clarification.
Haaland, City's key player and an important forward central to their attacking output this season, continues to be monitored as the team prepares for upcoming matches in a congested period amid a tight and action-packed week coming ahead in the EPL and the UEFA Champions League.
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