Will Erling Haaland Feature in Starting Lineup for Man City vs Chelsea?

Manmohan Kejeriwal April 20, 2024April 20, 2024 Erling Haaland, FA Cup, Man City vs Chelsea

Erling Haaland in doubt for Man City vs Chelsea FA Cup Semi-final

Pep Guardiola has revealed that Erling Haaland is a doubt for Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea with injury.

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Erling Haaland is in doubt regarding his participation in the Man City vs Chelsea FA Cup semi-final to be held at Wembley Stadium due to a potential muscle injury as helmed by various reports. The Norweigan striker was substituted before City’s Champions League quarterfinal clash against Real Madrid preceded into the extra time at the Etihad.

Upon his substitution, the club’s manager Pep Guardiola inflicted – “Erling felt something a muscular issue”. Pep further went on to state how his team has played a decent chunk of games leading into this later part of the season and a few injury scares here and there are quite imminent to have at this stage. “It’s normal, with the amount of games we have played this season and in the previous seasons”, he reportedly asserted.

As things stand there is no major information from Man City’s hierarchy regarding the latest on Erling Haaland’s injury and his availability for their FA Cup semi-final clash against Chelsea, but reports do register that Haaland starting against the Londoners is not a hundred percent possibility as of now.

Pep Guardiola would have one eye on the Premier League title race when his side faces Chelsea

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Man City’s Premier League title rivals Arsenal and Liverpool both play in the league this weekend. While Pep Guardiola’s side will be busy with their FA Cup semi-final affair, Liverpool and Arsenal would be itching to fight back after previous set-backs in their race for the league’s trophy.

While the Reds lost against Crystal Palace at home, Arsenal were swept aside by Aston Villa at Emirates. Pep would have one keen eye on how it all turns out for both of these teams in another enthralling Premier League weekend. As much as he would want City to reach the FA Cup final, favorable results in the league could further contribute to his happiness.

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