Pep Guardiola says he didn’t want to “take risks” with Erling Haaland after the forward was substituted at half-time of Manchester City’s 6-1 win over Bournemouth – just weeks before facing Liverpool.
Haaland started the clash at the Etihad as goals from Jeremy Doku, Bernardo Silva (2), Manuel Akanji, Phil Foden and Nathan Ake secured victory for City, but the striker was replaced by Foden at half-time after appearing to limp down the tunnel.
The Norwegian, who scored 36 goals during an astonishing debut campaign in the Premier League last term, is at risk of missing City’s upcoming Champions League game against Young Boys on Tuesday but is expected to return to action for next Sunday’s trip to Chelsea.
The Norwegian, who scored 36 goals during an astonishing debut campaign in the Premier League last term, is at risk of missing City’s upcoming Champions League game against Young Boys on Tuesday but is expected to return to action for next Sunday’s trip to Chelsea.
Speaking after the victory, Guardiola said on Haaland: “[He had a] twist in the ankle, we didn’t want to take risks with him he didn’t feel comfortable. He’ll be back maybe Tuesday but maybe next Sunday.”
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