Man City Omits Erling Haaland from Leeds Match Squad

Manchester City will face Leeds United without star striker Erling Haaland. The decision comes after Haaland sustained a minor injury during training. Manager Pep Guardiola confirmed the news ahead of their match at Elland Road, the birthplace of the prolific forward.

Injury Details

Guardiola stated that Haaland experienced “some problems” during training a couple of days prior to the match. While the injury is described as “not a big issue,” Haaland will not be fit to play.

Manchester City’s Goals for the Match

Despite Haaland’s absence, Manchester City aims to continue their pursuit of Arsenal in the league standings. A victory against Leeds would narrow the deficit to just two points from the league leaders.

City’s Squad Changes

• Rayan Cherki will replace Haaland in the starting lineup.
• Other forwards include Omar Marmoush and Antoine Semenyo.
• Phil Foden, Savino, and Jeremy Doku will provide attacking options from the bench.

Match Preview

Manchester City, currently looking to enhance their league position, has scored 22 goals in 27 appearances this season. They hope to maintain their strong performance without their leading scorer against Leeds.

Starting Lineups

As Manchester City prepares for this crucial fixture, the absence of Erling Haaland is a notable blow. Nonetheless, Guardiola’s squad remains competitive and focused on their goal of narrowing the gap to Arsenal.