Rio Ferdinand reckons that Liverpool will've been delighted to learn the news that Manchester City were without Erling Haaland for Saturday's clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Haaland, 22, wasn't risked in the crucial match for City's title hopes after picking up a groin injury before the start of the international break, consequently missing two games for Norway in their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. Guardiola told BT Sport pre-match: "He's much, much better, but not for today. He didn't feel good, no risk."
Reacting to the news prior to the Citizens boss emerging for his pitch-side interview, former Manchester United defender Ferdinand explained how Liverpool would be feeling in the dressing room after learning that Haaland - scorer of a sensational 42 goals this season - was absent. "There's no doubt in my mind that in that dressing room they'll be sitting in there thinking 'right, that'll do'," the ex-United centre-back declared.
