Manchester:
Manchester City leader Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland remains doubt about the Sunday League conflict against Liverpool, sitting outside the Champions League of his side in Real Madrid.
The Norwegian was named on the bench in Santiago Bernabeu, but did not appear as the city was over 3-1 on Wednesday to collapse 6-3 in total.
“Tomorrow we will know,” Guardiola said at a pre-Agon press conference on Friday.
The signature of January of Omar Marmoush at least means that Guardiola has a back-up option if Haaland does not recover in time to face the league leaders, but Guardiola could not hide the importance of his striker 27-pros.
“It’s better to have Erling on the court than not,” he added. “Of course with Erling we are stronger.”
The battle for superiority between the city of Guardiola and Liverpool of Jurgen Klopp marked a season in the Premier League.
But Arne Slot has perfect Klopp to have the Reds on the way to the title in his first season.
“For me it’s an excellent team. I’ve said many times, he was the biggest opponent in my term here,” Guardiola said.
“Arsenal has also participated in recent years as well, but I couldn’t expect Liverpool (would be) in its position.”
Liverpool holds an eight -point lead over Arsenal, which has a game in hand and are favorite to cut the gap to five when they host West Ham on Saturday.
After four consecutive title triumphs, the defense of the Crown city is realistic, as they are Liverpool’s 17 points in the fourth.
Injuries have played an important role in the decline of the city.
John Stones has been set for another two months on the sidelines after climbing a thigh tears early against Madrid, while Rodri and Manuel Akanji cannot also play again this season.
Guardiola pointed out a brutal timetable to the cause and pointed out that Arsenal, Real Madrid and Tottenham are among other clubs that are fighting for several serious muscle injuries this season.
The city’s season could stretch in mid -July due to their club’s World Cup, with the next season of the Premier League starting just a month later.
Guardiola said it was already afraid of a repetition of next season that could prevent the city’s hopes from bounce and compete for high prices. AFP
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