Manchester City star striker Erling Haaland is absent from training ahead of their Premier League clash against Liverpool this weekend. The Norwegian striker's groin injury is not thought to be serious, as per our sister title Manchester Evening News, but he is yet to return to training.
Haaland felt some discomfort in his groin after City's 6-0 FA Cup quarter-final victory against Burnley before withdrawing from Norway's squad for their Euro 2024 qualifiers with Spain and Georgia. The Norwegian FA confirmed in a statement that initial tests signified that the lethal finisher would need some time on the sidelines.
Pep Guardiola's side are in desperate need of a win against the Reds, currently sitting eight points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal, albeit having played one less game than the north Londoners. The two title challengers are also still to face each other at the Etihad Stadium this season, with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta returning to the ground he previously coached at on April 27.
