Manchester City may have avoided another injury issue as per Pep Guardiola’s update on Haaland | OneFootball

Erling Haaland scored the third goal in the 39th minute for Manchester City in their 3-nil win over Fulham last night at the Etihad Stadium. Haaland’s goal effectively secured three points for Pep Guardiola’s side in an important Premier League fixture. Haaland’s first half performance was very good as he continued from where he left off against Liverpool in City’s 2-1 win at Anfield. Haaland didn’t play in the second half of last night’s match as he was substituted at the interval. Pep Guardiola explained why Haaland was taken off at halftime of last night’s match, and it seems that Haaland was substituted due to fatigue or niggles rather than a particular injury concern.

Manchester City may have avoided the possibility of Haaland picking up an injury.

Speaking after his team’s 3-nil win over Fulham, Pep Guardiola was asked why Erling Haaland was taken off at halftime of last night’s match. In quotes relayed by ESPN, Guardiola explained that Haaland was feeling uncomfortable, and with Manchester City leading 3-nil at halftime, there was no need to take any risks with Haaland’s fitness. Speaking on Erling Haaland being taken off at halftime, Pep Guardiola said: “He had some problems, he feels uncomfortable, it was 3-0, of course. I didn’t speak with the doctors, I don’t know exactly what he has. Just fatigue or something.”

“He said ‘I don’t feel comfortable’ and with 3-0, with a lot of games, having Omar [Marmoush] — common sense.”

Erling Haaland is beginning to get back to his best and he should now get an opportunity to rest.

After struggling with form and fatigue, Erling Haaland has begun to show signs that he is getting back to his best against Liverpool and Fulham. Haaland played a vital role in Manchester City’s win over Liverpool as his flick-on allowed Bernardo Silva to equalize at Anfield. Haaland then scored a crucial penalty to secure a massive win for Pep Guardiola’s side. Last night, Haaland looked sharp and helped Manchester City’s high press rattle Marco Silva’s side. Haaland scored Manchester City’s third goal with a quality finish from outside the box that was a goal Haaland typically scores when he’s at his best.

Pep Guardiola said that Haaland didn’t feel comfortable and was suffering from niggles when he was substituted at halftime of last night’s match. With City playing Salford City in the fourth round of the FA Cup at the Etihad Stadium this weekend, Haaland should get the opportunity to rest this weekend. Following this weekend’s match, Manchester City have a rare week off before they play Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium in a vital Premier League fixture. Haaland should have an opportunity to rest to recover from the niggles he has sustained.

Manchester City may have avoided another injury issue regarding Erling Haaland. Haaland was on the receiving end of a tough challenge from Fulham defender Joachim Andersen in the build-up to Manchester City’s second goal. But it seems Haaland is more fatigued rather than injured, as per Pep Guardiola’s update, which is good news if that proves to be the case.