Manchester City News
By Srinivas Sadhanand
Published on 2024-07-31 05:00:00
Pep Guardiola made the decision to substitute Manchester City’s star striker Erling Haaland at half-time in a pre-season friendly against Barcelona due to niggles and a knock that the Norwegian international was experiencing. Guardiola wanted to prioritize Haaland’s fitness and did not want to risk aggravating his injury. This move was crucial as the new season was fast approaching, and Haaland’s presence on the team was considered key for City’s success.
Despite Haaland’s potential to play a majority of the game against Chelsea, Guardiola decided to rest him after the knock he suffered during the match against Barcelona. The manager revealed that all City players would return to the club after their game against Ipswich Town, emphasizing the importance of having Haaland fit and ready for the upcoming season to ensure the team’s success.
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