Premier League top goalscorer Erling Haaland was not pictured in Manchester City training on Wednesday afternoon as Pep Guardiola's side ramped up their preparations for this weekend's visit of Liverpool.
Despite initially joining up with his Norweigan team-mates during the recent international break, Haaland made a swift return to Manchester after being diagnosed with a groin problem just days after scoring two goals against Burnley in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
The 22-year-old's involvement in Saturday's Premier League clash with the Reds has therefore been plunged into doubt ever since. However, it now appears unlikely with the forward not pictured in Wednesday's session at the City Football Academy, where returning international stars Jack Grealish, Nathan Ake and John Stones were all present.