Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola considers gambling on injury doubt Erling Haaland for Liverpool clash

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he's considering risking Erling Haaland for Saturday’s crunch Premier League clash with Liverpool as the striker nears a comeback from injury. Haaland sustained a groin issue during City’s 6-0 FA Cup win over Burnley two weeks ago and was forced to withdraw from the Norway squad for their opening two Euro 2024 qualifiers. Ad The 22-year-old has been a key figure for Guardiola’s side this season, scoring 28 goals in 26 Premier League appearances, and the boss is considering gambling on his fitness.

TransfersReal Madrid ready to reactivate 'operation Haaland' in 2024 — Paper Round23/03/2023 AT 23:23 “Life is risks and sometimes you have to take it," said Guardiola. «The doctors and, especially, the player will see how he feels. »We have scored a lot of goals this season and he has scored an incredible amount of goals.

But we've always scored a lot of goals since we've been here." Saturday’s game at the Etihad — which is live on BT Sport — could be a crucial moment in City’s hopes of defending their league crown. Bayern want to 'demoralise' Dortmund again in pivotal title clash ‘A lot of respect’ — Richarlison denies being ‘mutiny leader’ in Conte departure Tottenham ready to appoint Kompany as Conte replacement — Paper Round Guardiola’s side are eight points behind leaders Arsenal with a game in hand and can’t afford to drop points in the run-in. The Gunners face Leeds United at home later on Saturday.