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Published on 2024-08-01 07:00:40
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed that Erling Haaland sustained a knock in the recent draw against Barcelona and expressed concern about the player’s fitness. Haaland was withdrawn at half-time due to discomfort and Guardiola mentioned that they didn’t want to take unnecessary risks with his injury to avoid losing him for an extended period.
Fans were puzzled by how Haaland managed to get injured despite not playing a full 90 minutes since the end of the previous season. Many expressed concern about his recurring injury issues and questioned how he could already have niggles before the start of the preseason. Some fans made light-hearted comments about his injury-prone nature and the unfortunate timing of his knock.
It is uncertain whether Haaland will be fit to start the upcoming Community Shield match against Chelsea, with Guardiola hinting that it may be too soon to risk his fitness. City may opt to not rush his return for the preseason fixture and instead focus on ensuring his full recovery for the start of the Premier League season. Supporters may have to wait until the league opener to see Haaland back in action on the pitch.
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