Manchester City News
By Srinivas Sadhanand
Published on 2024-08-21 10:30:00
Manchester City are yet to replace Julian Alvarez, who recently moved to Atletico Madrid, with the club considering bringing in a striker or reverting back to a system revolving around a false nine. Erling Haaland’s admission of being pain-free for the first time in a while does not guarantee his fitness, prompting City to pursue Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi as a potential replacement. Furuhashi has caught City’s eye, but concerns about his ongoing shoulder injury and the potential need for surgery raise doubts about his availability as Haaland’s backup.
Furuhashi’s injury could pose a significant concern for Manchester City, as his decision on whether to undergo surgery could impact his availability and City’s need for a backup striker. City aim to sign a striker willing to play irregular minutes as Haaland’s understudy, with a focus on Gundogan’s signing before pursuing another forward. The decision about Furuhashi’s surgery and recovery timeline will be crucial in determining City’s approach towards securing a replacement for Alvarez and bolstering their attacking options.
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