Pep Guardiola says £51m Man City player isn’t ‘ready’ to play against Brighton

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Published on 2024-04-24 12:30:00

Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Erling Haaland will not be fit to play against Brighton & Hove Albion, while John Stones and Phil Foden are ready. Manchester City will be hoping to secure three points in the upcoming match, as they trail behind Liverpool and Arsenal in the Premier League standings. Julian Alvarez now has a significant opportunity to impress in Haaland’s absence and potentially earn more playing time.

The last time Manchester City played against Brighton in October, they secured a 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium. Despite the scoreline suggesting a tight game, City dominated until Ansu Fati scored. With Liverpool and Arsenal leading in the standings, City needs a win to keep up with their rivals. The match against Brighton marks the beginning of City’s remaining away games this season.

Pep Guardiola stated that Haaland’s injury is not a major concern for the team, but he will not be ready to play in the upcoming match. With Alvarez having a chance to make a statement against Brighton, there is potential for Guardiola to reconsider his selection up front if Alvarez performs well. The match against Brighton presents an opportunity for City to start their run of away games on a positive note and make up ground in the Premier League standings.

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