Pep Guardiola refuses to reply Erling Haaland damage query as Man Metropolis boss bemoans fixture run
Pep Guardiola refused to reveal what stored Erling Haaland out of Manchester Metropolis’s slim win over Leeds United on the weekend.
Haaland was a notable absentee as Metropolis scraped to a 1-0 win at Elland Highway to maintain up the strain on Premier League leaders Arsenal.
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It was reported a knee concern stored Haaland out however Guardiola informed journalists that wasn’t the case.
Nevertheless, when pressed what a part of Haaland’s physique was injured, the ex-Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss declined to reply.
Guardiola in the meantime took umbrage with the fixture scheduling that awaits his facet with Metropolis going through robust matches in opposition to Newcastle and Actual Madrid inside every week of their Premier League conflict at dwelling to Nottingham Forest on Wednesday evening.
“I don’t have a solution proper now,” Guardiola stated of Haaland’s availability for the Forest match.
“So, he was not prepared for right this moment, however we now have 4 days earlier than Nottingham Forest.
“After that three days earlier than the FA Cup in Newcastle at 8pm. Thanks a lot for that kick-off time to go higher to Madrid with much less restoration. Thanks.”
Haaland’s companies weren’t required in opposition to Leeds as Antoine Semenyo scored the decisive aim, however the information comes as an enormous blow for the Residents, with Haaland firing in a staggering 22 targets in 27 Premier League video games this time period.
‘A bit damage’
Whereas the character of Haaland’s damage stays unclear, Metropolis boss Guardiola stated simply earlier than the win at Leeds that the striker suffered a health concern in coaching.
And whereas he didn’t share a particular return date, the Spaniard was hopeful that his main goalscorer might be again quickly.
He stated: “Two days in the past in coaching he had some issues and a bit of damage. Not a giant concern however [he’s] not prepared for right this moment.
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“We’re with out one prime striker and we’re enjoying with one other prime striker.”
The Premier League Golden Boot chief has scored an unimaginable 39 targets in simply 36 video games for membership and nation this season throughout all competitions.
Nevertheless, he has struggled for type extra lately, having netted simply as soon as in his final eight matches.
Haaland might be determined to return to type and health shortly, with Metropolis nonetheless gunning for glory on all 4 fronts.
Metropolis’s victory took them to inside two factors off Premier League leaders Arsenal, nonetheless, that was restored to 5 factors on Sunday.
The Gunners additionally received on the weekend as they edged to a 2-1 triumph in opposition to Chelsea on the Emirates Stadium.
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In addition to chasing Arsenal within the Premier League title race, Guardiola’s facet are additionally into the Carabao Cup last – the place they are going to face the Gunners – and their hopes are nonetheless alive in each the Champions League and FA Cup.
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