Manchester City is definitely will be without Phil Foden, who faces up to three weeks because of appendix surgery on Sunday. But also Earling Haaland, the prolific striker withdrew from Norway’s recent Euro 2024 qualifiers after suffering a groin injury in City’s FA Cup victory over Burnley a fortnight ago.
“Life is risks and sometimes you have to take it,” said Guardiola. “The doctors and especially, the player will see how they feels.
The prolific striker withdrew from Norway’s recent Euro 2024 qualifiers after suffering a groin injury in City’s FA Cup victory over Burnley a fortnight ago. Haaland, who joined City from Borussia Dortmund in June for £51m, has scored 42 goals in 37 games this season, including 28 in 26 Premier League games. City are eight points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal also with a game in hand.
Foden could return for City’s Champions League quarter-final first leg against German champions Bayern Munich on 11 April. The return game is on 19 April. Haaland has proven to be a very good signing for Manchester City. Everyone thought Haaland would require time to adapt to the new style of gameplay but he has proven everyone wrong by already holding the golden boot this season.
Rashford, Manchester United updates .
Erik ten Hag is positive about Marcus Rashford will be fit enough for Manchester United’s trip to face Newcastle on Saturday. The inform 25-year-old is forced to drop out of the England squad earlier this month because of a knock which has appeared to frustrate Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate.
In Manchester, it is all smiles for Ten Hag as he revealed his confidence that Rashford is ready to go at St James’ Park. “I’ve good hope he trained,but he had to do some treatment, he had to do some individual training, Today he joined in with the group,” the Dutchman told his pre-match press conference “We have one more day. I have a good hope he will be available.”
Recce James to Real Madrid?
According to Spanish newspaper AS, Real Madrid remains interested in Reece James, following on from their interest last summer, Not only they are very keen for the Chelsea right back but he is at the very top of their transfer wishlist for this summer. James is not the only name in that list, but he is above the likes of João Cancelo.
