Erling Haaland a doubt for Man City ahead of Young Boys game
Manchester City could be missing star striker Erling Haaland for the Champions League clash with Young Boys on Tuesday.
Manchester City could be missing star striker Erling Haaland for the Champions League clash with Young Boys on Tuesday.
The prolific Norway striker was withdrawn at half-time of Saturday's Premier League victory over Bournemouth with a twisted ankle.
The player was due to be assessed after a training session on Monday afternoon.
Asked if Haaland would be fit for the game, manager Pep Guardiola said at a press conference: "We train this afternoon. We will speak with the doctor. I don't know.
"Yesterday he told me he felt much better than the day of the game but I don't know."
With City closing in on qualification for the last 16, there could be a temptation to rest Haaland ahead of Sunday's trip to Chelsea anyway.
Guardiola, however, insists he will give the forward time to prove his fitness.
The City boss said: "I will listen to the doctors. If he says he is ready and does not have pain I will consider him to play because from Tuesday to Sunday there's a lot (of time), it is not Wednesday."
City, who have won their first three matches in Group G, will qualify for the knockout stages with two games to spare if they beat the Swiss champions for a second time.
Guardiola said: "Tomorrow we will try to finish and qualify for February and the next stage. It means a lot to the club. Being there is a success."
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