The Manchester City attacker is sidelined for the upcoming clash with Liverpool due to a groin issue.
Erling Haaland will miss the weekend’s high-profile Premier League showdown as City travel to face Liverpool. The Norwegian striker, who currently leads the league in goals, is a notable absentee in what many consider the marquee match of the English top flight in recent seasons.
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Haaland is ruled out because of a groin problem. The issue surfaced after City’s final outing before the international break, which also kept him off international duty with Norway during the recent FIFA window. There was hope he could feature against Klopp’s squad, but the strain has not settled, and he will sit out the match.
His return will be watched closely in the days ahead, with recovery updates expected as City navigate a packed schedule. While Haaland can be sidelined now, the club are optimistic about his availability for upcoming challenges, including a likely decisive role in the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds slated to begin soon against Bayern Munich.
City will rely on other attacking options to push for three points in a match that could shape the title race as the season progresses. The absence of Haaland means the squad will need to adjust its approach and tactics to sustain momentum without their leading scorer.
Source: Goal