Manchester City were without the injured Erling Haaland for their Premier League visit to Liverpool on Saturday. The prolific striker, who has scored 42 goals in all competitions this season, missed Norway’s two Euro 2024 qualifiers during the recent international break because of a groin injury.
City boss Pep Guardiola hinted on Friday that he might risk Haaland, with his side trailing Arsenal by eight points in the title race. However, the English champions have not rushed the forward back, mindful of a crucial month ahead that includes a Champions League quarter‑final against Bayern Munich and a top‑of‑the‑table clash with Arsenal.
“Haaland doesn’t feel proper,” Guardiola said. “Yesterday we spoke and he wasn’t fully fit. I don’t think it’s a big issue but today he’s not ready.”
Julian Álvarez took Haaland’s place up front for the home side, while Darwin Núñez was only fit enough to sit on Liverpool’s bench as the Reds aim to boost their chances of a top‑four finish.
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