Julian Alvarez will start for Manchester City vs Leicester if Erling Haaland is not fit, Pep Guardiola has confirmed.
Haaland will be assessed on Friday after picking up a knock in the week vs Borussia Dortmund, coupled with a bout of fever before the game. He has started every Premier League game so far this season for City, but that streak may end on Saturday if he is not recovered in time vs Leicester.
In his place, Guardiola said the default replacement would be Alvarez, although he stopped short of definitely committing to who will play upfront until he knows more of Haaland's condition.
