Erling Haaland of Manchester City is in a race against time to be cleared to play in Wednesday’s crucial Premier League title match against Arsenal. The leading candidate for the Golden Boot was substituted at the break in Sunday’s 3-1 victory over Aston Villa due to what was possibly a thigh injury.
When asked if the Norwegian international would play against the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium, Guardiola replied, “Right now I don’t know.” “We’ll have to wait and watch over the next days.”
Haaland would still be a major loss for Guardiola considering his amazing goal total this season, despite the fact that City has the depth in their squad to handle his absence. If the 22-year-old is unavailable for the defending champions on Wednesday, Mikel Arteta’s team would benefit greatly. Arsenal is aiming to increase their lead at the top of the table with a victory.
Guardiola talked about replacing Haaland after City defeated Villa and expressed his desire to start his star attacker. He [Haaland] suffered a knock and was uneasy, so at 3-0 up, we didn’t want to take the risk, according to City’s manager. We’ll evaluate him, and maybe he’ll be ready, but if not, we’ll play someone else.
Guardiola has already acknowledged that the team is making every effort to keep Haaland healthy throughout the season after he had trouble with injuries while playing for Borussia Dortmund. Guardiola stated back in August, “What is essential is he doesn’t have niggles.
He wasn’t able to play for 90 minutes last season due to an injury. Since his arrival, the doctors and physiotherapists have done a fantastic job of preventing injuries.
Now he only plays once a week. I’ll start playing Julian [Alvarez] when we have games every three days and Erling is out.
Haaland will be ready to take on the Gunners on Wednesday, City has hinted in a social media image showing the informed striker working out. A group of City players, including Jack Grealish, Riyad Mahrez, and Bernardo Silva, were also seen in the background of the 22-year photo. old’s
As he leads the hunt for the golden boot, Haaland has already broken a number of Premier League records since moving to the Etihad Stadium. If he is cleared to play in the match on Wednesday, his fitness will prove to be a significant component in the title battle, and Arsenal will need to be at their best to keep the Norway international quiet.