Manchester City’s star striker, Erling Haaland, will be absent for the upcoming match against Brighton due to an injury, as confirmed by manager Pep Guardiola. After sustaining a muscle problem in the game against Real Madrid, Haaland was unable to feature in the FA Cup semifinal against Chelsea and has not trained since then. While Guardiola is hopeful that the injury is not severe, Haaland’s absence will still be a blow to City’s attacking prowess.
During a news conference, Guardiola stated, “Erling is not ready for tomorrow [against Brighton]. It’s not a big issue but he’s not allowed for this game.” This setback adds to City’s challenges as they continue to chase league leaders Arsenal, who recently secured a convincing victory over Chelsea.
Guardiola emphasized the difficulty of playing against Brighton, labeling it as one of the toughest games of the season for Manchester City. With the title race heating up and Liverpool also in contention, every match is crucial for City. Guardiola warned his players about the challenges they will face at the Amex Stadium and highlighted the importance of avoiding mistakes in such crucial fixtures.
Despite Haaland’s absence, Guardiola will have Phil Foden and John Stones available for the match against Brighton. The manager will be looking towards these players to step up in Haaland’s absence and deliver a positive result for the team.
Manchester City must overcome the setback of Haaland’s injury and focus on securing a vital win against Brighton. With the title race intensifying, every point matters, and Guardiola’s team will need to show resilience and determination in the upcoming fixtures.