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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Jamie Dickenson

Erling Haaland: Pep Guardiola unsure if Man City striker will play Brentford after death of close friend

Pep Guardiola is unsure whether Erling Haaland will play in Manchester City’s game against Brentford after being offered compassionate leave following the death of a family friend.

The Haaland family are grieving the passing of Ivar Eggja, who has died at the age of 59. Haaland affectionately referred to Eggja as ‘uncle’, with him performing a crucial role in the player’s camp.

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