Haaland Claims There Is One Arsenal Player Who Would Improve City’s Starting XI

Manchester City star Erling Haaland has shared his belief that his national team captain, Martin Odegaard, would be good enough to make it into the starting lineup of the Premier League champions. Despite their camaraderie during international duty, the two players will be facing off against each other when City take on Arsenal in the upcoming match.

Haaland acknowledged Odegaard’s talent and potential impact on Pep Guardiola’s team, mentioning that the Arsenal player had recently signed a new contract, ruling out any transfer discussions. He also praised the quality of players at City, emphasizing that they have some of the best in the world within their squad.

Although a move to City is off the table for Odegaard due to his long-term commitment to Arsenal, the mutual respect between the two players is evident. Both Haaland and Odegaard have risen through the ranks of Norway’s youth system and have become key figures for their respective clubs over the past couple of seasons.

City fans breathed a sigh of relief after Haaland sustained a minor injury scare during training with Norway, as the striker was later cleared by the team doctor to participate in the upcoming friendly against the Czech Republic.

Ahead of the City vs. Arsenal clash, both teams are facing fitness concerns. City’s Kevin De Bruyne and Ederson are slight doubts for the match, with Guardiola hopeful that the international break will allow them enough time to recover. Meanwhile, Arsenal is dealing with injuries to key players such as Bukayo Saka, Gabriel, and Gabriel Martinelli, adding an extra layer of uncertainty to the upcoming game.