Erling Haaland still sidelined for Man City with Club World Cup matches in doubt

Pep Guardiola does not expect Erling Haaland to be fit for Manchester City’s Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Saturday, and admitted the Norway striker is a doubt for next week’s Club World Cup fixtures.

City’s top scorer, who has 19 goals this season, missed last weekend’s win at Luton and the midweek victory over Red Star Belgrade with a foot injury, and has been receiving treatment in Marbella.

Haaland reported back at City on Friday morning and Guardiola said he would be assessed by club doctors before any further decisions are made.

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