Haaland, Rodri, Ederson - Man City injury news and return dates ahead of Liverpool FC fixture

Manchester City have a huge game at home to Liverpool on Saturday but Pep Guardiola could have a threadbare squad to work with after several injury issues.

City could have done with coming through the November international break unscathed but fortune has not been on their side. Before a ball was even kicked, Mateo Kovacic, Nathan Ake, Matheus Nunes and Ederson were forced to withdraw from their respective national teams.

Guardiola might have been watching international football from behind the sofa and suffered another blow after seeing Erling Haaland go down holding his ankle during Norway's win over the Faroe Islands. MEN Sport has rounded up all possible return dates for City's injured stars.

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Injury: Ankle

What we know: Haaland was seen in discomfort after picking up an ankle injury for Norway against the Faroe Islands last week. He was left out of the squad to face Scotland on Sunday, vowing to be back fit as soon as possible. There has been no prognosis as of yet.

Norway manager Stale Solbakken suggested on Saturday that the striker could have faced the Tartan Army but a decision was made not to risk him. "It's his movement in the foot that is his problem but it's not a serious injury," he said "Had [the game vs Scotland] been a final, I don't know."

Possible return date: November 25 vs Liverpool

Injury: Unknown

What we know: Rodri was left out of the Spain squad to face Cyprus on Thursday with reports stating he was suffering 'discomfort'. But the midfielder played 86 minutes against Georgia on Sunday and came through the game with no fresh issues.

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