“Yesterday Haaland told me that he felt much better than the day he got injured. But I’m not sure if he can play on the field to practice today,” coach Pep Guardiola shared at the meeting. announces the Champions League group stage second leg match between Man City and Young Boys
Previously, Erling Haaland was said to have sprained his ankle and had to be replaced in the 23rd minute in the match against Bournemouth in round 11 of the Premier League on November 4.
So coach Pep Guardiola admitted that the decision has not yet been made on whether his favorite student scored 52 goals in 53 matches last season in Man City’s historic treble (winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League). League) will be in the squad or not.
“I will listen to the advice of the doctors. If Haaland says he is ready and is not in pain, I will consider letting him play. Because from now until the weekend there is still a lot of time to help him.” He’s recovering from his injury, it’s not necessary to play tomorrow,” the Spanish strategist shared.
Talking about the decision to choose a replacement for Erling Haaland if the Norwegian striker does not play in the match against Young Boys, coach Pep Guardiola said that striker Julian Alvarez will be the chosen one.
“If Erling cannot play, Julian Alvarez will fill that position. Julian is quite good! He can support the attack or play as a striker, playing both positions well, so we are really pleased with him. He played in the starting lineup,” coach Pep Guardiola concluded.
After three wins in the Champions League group stage, Man City is leading Group G and another victory over Young Boys will help coach Pep Guardiola’s team definitely win tickets to the knockout round.
In the first leg, the home team at Etihad Stadium defeated Young Boys 3-1 at their opponent’s home field, so a victory in the second leg is completely within The Citizens’ reach.