The prolific scorer was absent from City’s squad in their Premier League match against Luton Town over the weekend due to a bone injury. The manager has now updated on the injury and provided a timeline for the striker’s return to training.

Addressing reporters, the manager mentioned, “He will be back on Thursday, day after tomorrow, and we see how he feels. I cannot answer [if he can play on Saturday], I don’t know right now. The next press conference I can be more precise about his condition.”

Following Sunday’s remarks by the City head coach, citing the Norwegian’s difficulty walking after the previous Premier League game against Aston Villa, the striker’s recovery has been notably swift. Despite Haaland’s absence, the defending champions clawed back to secure a narrow 2-1 victory against Luton last Saturday.

The 23-year-old, leading the Premier League Golden Boot race with 14 goals, is set to resume training on Thursday according to his coach. However, uncertainty looms over his complete fitness for the upcoming league clash against Roy Hodgson’s Palace.

Erling Haaland

This season he played in total 5 times for 421 minutes for Champions League.

Erling Haaland  scored 5 goals for Manchester City. He procured one assist. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 4th in Champions League. In the last match Manchester City won 2-1 against Luton Town.

Manchester City performance and stats

Manchester City is currently 1st in the Champions League with 15 points.

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 15 goals and conceding 5.​

Manchester City will play the next match in Champions League against Crvena Zvezda on Wednesday 13th of December in Beograd. The prediction is Manchester City winning the match.​