The most recent Manchester City injury updates as the treble winners get ready for their Premier League matchup
Erling Haaland, a sensation from Norway, has been sidelined for Manchester City’s previous four Premier League games. However, he may accelerate his recuperation in time to play against Newcastle on Saturday afternoon (5.30pm). Before that match at St. James’ Park, Pep Guardiola needs to assess the health of four more players.
After sustaining a stress-related foot injury, Haaland is recovering and returning to training. The 23-year-old hasn’t played for the treble-winners since their 1-0 loss to Aston Villa December 6.
Due to this, the former Borussia Dortmund striker did not participate in City’s triumphant Club World Cup run towards the end of last month, although he did travel to Saudi Arabia alongside his colleagues. Guardiola’s pre-match press conference, scheduled for Friday afternoon, is anticipated to include an update on him.
Bernardo Silva and Kalvin Phillips, who are rumored to be on Newcastle’s transfer radar this month, were not present for City’s convincing FA Cup victory against Huddersfield, as they cruised into the fourth round without them. When the 5-0 triumph occurred at the Etihad Stadium, both players were sick.
John Stones, an England defender, will almost definitely miss the match against Newcastle due to an ankle injury. When will the center-back, who is now a hybrid midfielder, play again? He was forced off in the Everton match between Christmas and New Year’s.
At this point, Manuel Akanji is the other known doubt for City. After five months on the sidelines, Guardiola welcomed back Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne (hamstring) for the team’s victory over Huddersfield, and fellow countryman Jeremy Doku (thigh) is also available once more.