Guardiola to make a late decision on Haaland

Adrian Kajumba rounds up the important thing information from Friday’s press conferences. 

Manchester Metropolis supervisor Pep Guardiola says he’ll make a late resolution tomorrow on whether or not Erling Haaland is mentally and bodily in a position to play in opposition to Brentford. 

Haaland’s involvement for Saturday’s dwelling match is unsure because the striker, who has been voted the EA SPORTS Participant of the Month for August, involves phrases with the passing of an in depth household buddy Ivar Eggja, who he affectionately known as “uncle”. 

“It’s a troublesome second for him and his household. It was unhappy, unhappy information,” mentioned Guardiola.

“It’s an in depth particular person to him and his household, 59 years outdated. Our ideas are with him and all his household. It’s unhappy and we’ll see tomorrow if he’s ready mentally and bodily to play.” 

Guardiola confirmed the defending champions will certainly be with out injured defender Nathan Ake, who’s now dealing with round a month on the sidelines.

The 29-year-old appeared visibly distressed as he obtained medical assist on the Johan Cruyff Enviornment, having sustained what’s reported to be a hamstring harm throughout the Netherlands’ UEFA Nations League 2-2 draw in opposition to Germany

“He’s injured. I believe he will probably be [out] till the subsequent worldwide break. We’re unfortunate with Nathan and the nationwide group. Each time he goes there he comes again injured.” 

Nonetheless, Guardiola was in a position to present constructive updates on the health of midfielders Rodri and Phil Foden.

Rodri has but to function for Man Metropolis this season, having suffered a hamstring harm for Spain of their EURO 2024 remaining win in opposition to England in July, although was an unused substitute in opposition to West Ham United earlier than the worldwide break.

Foden, in the meantime, has sat out Man Metropolis’s final two matches in opposition to Ipswich City and West Ham attributable to sickness.

“They’re good, they practice. Actually good,” Guardiola mentioned.