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Erling Haaland Joins Man City Training for Epic Showdown with Liverpool

24 November 2023 by Cric Habit

Erling Haaland, a striker for Manchester City, is seen practising ahead of his team’s Premier League matchup with Liverpool on Saturday.

When Haaland had to withdraw from the Norway squad because of an injury, it raised questions about his fitness.

After entering the game as a halftime substitution in Norway’s friendly triumph against the Faroe Islands, the 23-year-old suffered a foot injury.

It was decided that Haaland would not play in Sunday’s final qualifier against Scotland since Norway would not be able to advance to Euro 2024.

Haaland was expected to be fit for Saturday’s home match against Jurgen Klopp’s team, even though he was forced to leave the Norway camp.

Man City released a photo of Haaland participating in Thursday’s training session, allaying any remaining concerns regarding his fitness.

The Norwegian was observed putting his Man City teammates—some of whom had been on international duty—through their paces.

Among the players participating in a practice led by Man City manager Pep Guardiola was Rodri, who was not there when Spain defeated Georgia.

For this weekend’s pivotal Premier League match, Guardiola is anticipated to have both the Spaniard and Haaland on his roster.

Haaland, who has scored braces in four of his previous five competitive games for the Citizens, will be seeking to maintain his good form.

Haaland is presently top of the Premier League scoring charts with 13 goals in 12 top-flight games this season, ahead of Mohamed Salah of Liverpool, who has 10 goals in the league.

Guardiola is concerned about several other injuries, including Ederson, Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes, and Sergio Gomez’s availability, even if Haaland is anticipated to be fit for the weekend.

Due to muscular problems, the Man City manager is already missing the services of midfielder Kevin De Bruyne and defender John Stones.

The leaders of the league lead Liverpool and Arsenal, who are in second and third place, by just one point heading into the weekend.

Erling Haaland Overcomes Injury Scare: Ready to Challenge Liverpool Head-On!

19 November 2023 by Cric Habit

Erling Haaland Confirms Readiness for Liverpool Clash Despite Initial Injury Concerns

Although Erling Haaland had a scare during his international service, he is expected to be ready for Manchester City’s Premier League match against Liverpool on Saturday afternoon.

Due to an ankle sprain sustained during Norway’s Thursday friendly against the Faroe Islands, the centre-forward will not be playing for the national team against Scotland on Sunday and will not be able to qualify for Euro 2024.

“Erling Braut Haaland, in consultation with the medical officer Ola Sand and national team manager Stale Solbakken, has come to the conclusion that he has to miss the European Championship qualifier against Scotland,” according to a statement released by Norway.

Erling Haaland Overcomes Injury Scare: Ready to Challenge Liverpool Head-On!

“Haaland hit his foot during the match against the Faroe Islands on Thursday and is therefore not eligible to play in Glasgow.”

Ola Sand, the team doctor for Norway, stated in the meantime: “The injury is not serious, but he is in so much pain and somewhat restricted function that the Scotland game unfortunately comes a little too early.”

Haaland is anticipated to be available for Man City’s Premier League match against Liverpool on Saturday afternoon, according to Italian writer Fabrizio Romano.

This season, in 18 games across all competitions, the Norwegian has once again shown great form for the Citizens, tallying 17 goals and dishing out four assists.

Haaland scored twice in the 4–4 tie with Chelsea prior to the international break, giving him 13 goals in 12 Premier League games this season.

However, the forward’s future is currently in doubt because it’s rumoured that Real Madrid is getting ready to make a play for him in the summer.

Man City leads the table right now, one point ahead of Liverpool in second place, ahead of what could be an exciting match at the Etihad Stadium in the early kickoff.

For the match against Jurgen Klopp’s team, the hosts will most likely be without Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Gomez, and John Stones.

Due to problems that have arisen during the international break, Nathan Ake, Ederson, Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes, and Rodri are all doubts for the match.

Guardiola may rotate his team against RB Leipzig in the Champions League on November 28, sandwiching the match between league games against Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur. Man City has already advanced to the knockout phase of the competition.

During a difficult stretch, the Citizens will also play Aston Villa on December 6. The triple winners have already dropped three games this season across all competitions.

Real Madrid Eyes £175m Erling Haaland Move: Release Clause Buzz!

12 November 2023 by Cric Habit

According to reports, Real Madrid is thinking about using the €200 million (£175 million) release clause in Erling Haaland’s Manchester City contract during the summer transfer window of the following year.

Since moving to Man City from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2022, the 23-year-old has been in incredible form, making 70 appearances across all competitions and tallying 67 goals and 12 assists.

With 52 goals and nine assists in 53 games last season, Haaland was a key player in the Citizens’ treble-winning campaign.

The Norway international, meanwhile, has managed three assists and fifteen goals in 17 appearances across all competitions this season.

Despite having four years remaining on his current contract, there have been rumors that Man City is eager to sign him to a new one.

Though Haaland is rumored to be eager to play in La Liga at some point in the not too distant future, his future is still up for debate.

Although Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain may be available on a free transfer next summer, Real Madrid is said to have cooled their interest in the forward.

Senior Bernabeu officials are reportedly now seriously considering a move for Haaland.

There have been conflicting rumors on the striker’s contract’s release clause, but the report indicates that a €200 million (£175 million) buy-out charge is included.

Since the two were once teammates at Borussia Dortmund, Haaland and Jude Bellingham have a close friendship, which is said to have bolstered Real Madrid’s position in their pursuit of the Norwegian.

In the event that Haaland wins trophies with Man City once more this season, there have been hints that he may go on to take on the next challenge.

After Karim Benzema’s unexpected exit from Real Madrid last summer, Joselu joined on loan from Espanyol instead of the Frenchman being a direct replacement.

For the most part this season, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo have played as Los Blancos’ front two; both players scored braces in the team’s 5-1 victory over Valencia on Saturday.

Carlo Ancelotti, the head coach of Real Madrid, recently stated that although the Spanish powerhouses won’t be active in January, they should be significantly involved in the summer transfer window.

Since Ancelotti’s contract at Bernabeu expires in June 2024, his future remains uncertain.