Haaland missed the game against Luton Town due to injury, and Pep Guardiola's words "I don't know when he will return" have sparked speculation. After the win over Luton Town, Pep Guardiola once again addressed Haaland's injury and said he would return for the Club World Cup.
Ahead of the Luton game, Pep Guardiola revealed the reason for Haaland's absence: "He had a bony stress reaction in his foot. He felt it after the game against Villa and he couldn't play. I don't know (how bad it is), we just have to go week after week, day after day, and see what happens
Haaland has been important since he joined, that's for sure. But this season, we've seen this kind of thing all the time. Injuries, suspensions, all kinds of problems, we have to adapt. ”
Subsequently, Britain** revealed that Haaland's injury has been going on for several weeks and is at risk of getting worse. In order to avoid a stress fracture in Haaland's foot, Guardiola opted to rest Haaland. Haaland, meanwhile, will miss at least three games and is expected to return for the Club World Cup.
Perhaps aware of the ambiguity in his words, Guardiola spoke of Haaland again after the win over Luton Town: "I don't know, he's got a foot injury and we'll just have to wait and see. He didn't break a bone, he just went under pressure. Hopefully he'll be ready to play against Crystal Palace, and if not, then we'll want him to make a comeback at the Club World Cup
Guardiola also said that Doku is also expected to return, "His injury is not as serious as De Bruyne's. In a week or two, he'll be playing. "In addition to Haaland and Doku, De Bruyne is also expected to make a comeback in the Club World Cup. After Mateo Kovacic, Mateo Kovacic and John Stones returned, Manchester City has gradually passed the injury crisis.