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Haaland's Injury: Man City Sweat Over Star Striker
15 Feb
Summary
- Erling Haaland is reportedly suffering from an undiagnosed issue.
- Manchester City's manager, Pep Guardiola, is vague about the severity.
- Haaland has played the most minutes for Man City this season.
Manchester City faces uncertainty as star striker Erling Haaland is sidelined with an issue Pep Guardiola has yet to fully diagnose. Despite a perceived slow start to 2026, Haaland has accumulated the most playing time for City this season, starting 34 matches and logging 2,912 minutes across all competitions.
Guardiola described Haaland's condition as 'discomfort' that affected him before and during a recent match, leading to his substitution. While the manager suggested it's 'not a big issue,' the exact nature and recovery timeline remain unclear as City prepares for key fixtures.
Haaland's absence is keenly felt as Manchester City aims for glory domestically and in Europe. The team has a week to prepare for their next match against Newcastle United, with a subsequent fixture against Leeds United, a club with ties to Haaland's past.
