Is Erling Haaland fit to play Spurs tonight? Pep Guardiola issues update with Man City striker close to injury return
Erling Haaland could potentially return for Manchester City’s trip to face Tottenham Hotspur, live on talkSPORT 2, tonight. The superstar striker was not part of the Man City squad as they fell to a 2-0 defeat at home to league leaders Liverpool at the weekend. Haaland has missed the last two games with a knee problemGetty That absence came after Haaland played no part in City’s damaging Champions League loss to Real Madrid last week, where he remained an unused substitute as the Citizens crashed out of UEFA’s premier competition before even reaching the last 16. He’s been carrying a knee issue since he hobbled off against Newcastle on February 15 and hasn’t featured since. Is Erling Haaland fit to play Spurs? Man City boss Pep Guardiola is hoping that Haaland will have recovered in time to be part of his squad in North London. Despite not being able to confirm the Norweigan’s fitness status, he had some positive words to say in his press conference. Guardiola said on Tuesday: “Tonight, we will know it after training. I hope so but I don’t know yet. “He feels better but the last two games he could not play. We’ll see tomorrow.” So, Man City are waiting to make a final decision on Haaland until after their last training session before the game. And that session has now taken place, with Haaland part of it and reportedly showed no signs of any discomfort. Guardiola’s latest update comes after he revealed that his main man had been in training this week after scans came back positive. Speaking following the loss to Liverpool on Sunday, he said: “His knee – the moment against Newcastle moved the knee. View Tweet: https://t.co/kWr5hhIaPw Guardiola is hopeful that his main man will be backAFP “Apparently, he’s not injured because the scans dictate that he’s fine, but he didn’t feel fine. “I have the feeling it [his return] will be soon because he trained yesterday and made some really good movements, but he said he was not ready and we have to respect that. “Hopefully, he can be back for Spurs.” Man City will want to have Haaland back to lead the line after showing a real lack of quality in the final third last time out. They had a total of 16 shots against Liverpool, but only five hit the target and they struggled to test Alisson at all. Haaland’s killer instinct in the box and elite finishing could have changed that, but he was forced out of the squad. Haaland cut a forlorn figure in the Etihad Stands as Liverpool beat CityGetty To have the 24-year-old back would bring some much-needed threat to a front line lacking that finishing touch. Phil Foden played furthest forward at Anfield, but that was a huge change in striker profile, with City losing a focal point. Omar Marmoush has also stepped in to cover Haaland, but again, he’s a totally different type of forward to his teammate. If Haaland is unable to feature against Spurs, it would likely be Marmoush or Foden up front for City again. talkSPORT 2 will have live exclusive coverage of the game from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with commentary coming from Nigel Adderley and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto. To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM. Premier League Match Odds with talkSPORT BET Tues, 25th February Brighton 21/20 – Draw 14/5 – Brentford 23/10 Crystal Palace 6/4 – Draw 12/5 – Aston Villa 7/4 Wolves 13/8 – Draw 12/5 – Fulham 13/8 Chelsea 1/7 – Draw 15/2 – Southampton 16/1 Weds, 26th February Brentford 1/1 – Draw 13/5 – Everton 13/5 Man Utd 1/2 – Draw 7/2 – Ipswich 5/1 Notts Forest 3/1 – Draw 12/5 – Arsenal 20/21 Spurs 85/40 – Draw 16/5 – Man City 1/1 Liverpool 1/2 – Draw 18/5 – Newcastle 19/4 Thurs, 27th February West Ham 4/7 – Draw 3/1 – Leicester 17/4 See all Premier League match odds over at talkSPORT BET *odds subject to change, 18+ gambleaware.org Offer of the Week talkSPORT BET – Bet on £10 and get £30 in football free bets* CLAIM HERE 18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile or app & bet £10+ on any football market at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 6x £5 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly Check out all the best free bets and betting offers from talkSPORT and our partners
Erling Haaland could potentially return for Manchester City’s trip to face Tottenham Hotspur, live on talkSPORT 2, tonight.
The superstar striker was not part of the Man City squad as they fell to a 2-0 defeat at home to league leaders Liverpool at the weekend.
That absence came after Haaland played no part in City’s damaging Champions League loss to Real Madrid last week, where he remained an unused substitute as the Citizens crashed out of UEFA’s premier competition before even reaching the last 16.
He’s been carrying a knee issue since he hobbled off against Newcastle on February 15 and hasn’t featured since.
Is Erling Haaland fit to play Spurs?
Man City boss Pep Guardiola is hoping that Haaland will have recovered in time to be part of his squad in North London.
Despite not being able to confirm the Norweigan’s fitness status, he had some positive words to say in his press conference.
Guardiola said on Tuesday: “Tonight, we will know it after training. I hope so but I don’t know yet.
“He feels better but the last two games he could not play. We’ll see tomorrow.”
So, Man City are waiting to make a final decision on Haaland until after their last training session before the game.
And that session has now taken place, with Haaland part of it and reportedly showed no signs of any discomfort.
Guardiola’s latest update comes after he revealed that his main man had been in training this week after scans came back positive.
Speaking following the loss to Liverpool on Sunday, he said: “His knee – the moment against Newcastle moved the knee.
“Apparently, he’s not injured because the scans dictate that he’s fine, but he didn’t feel fine.
“I have the feeling it [his return] will be soon because he trained yesterday and made some really good movements, but he said he was not ready and we have to respect that.
“Hopefully, he can be back for Spurs.”
Man City will want to have Haaland back to lead the line after showing a real lack of quality in the final third last time out.
They had a total of 16 shots against Liverpool, but only five hit the target and they struggled to test Alisson at all.
Haaland’s killer instinct in the box and elite finishing could have changed that, but he was forced out of the squad.
To have the 24-year-old back would bring some much-needed threat to a front line lacking that finishing touch.
Phil Foden played furthest forward at Anfield, but that was a huge change in striker profile, with City losing a focal point.
Omar Marmoush has also stepped in to cover Haaland, but again, he’s a totally different type of forward to his teammate.
If Haaland is unable to feature against Spurs, it would likely be Marmoush or Foden up front for City again.
talkSPORT 2 will have live exclusive coverage of the game from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with commentary coming from Nigel Adderley and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto.
To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.
You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
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