Overview
- Erling Haaland missed the 1–0 victory at Leeds with a minor training injury, and Guardiola said he does not know when the striker will return.
- After the match, Guardiola denied the problem was Haaland’s knee and declined to specify the affected area.
- ViaPlay pundit Jan Aage Fjortoft reported Haaland could be available for Wednesday’s game against Nottingham Forest, a timeline not confirmed by the club.
- Nico O’Reilly left the Leeds match with an ankle knock after a heavy challenge, with Guardiola confirming the issue prompted his substitution.
- Josko Gvardiol remains out with a January leg fracture and Mateo Kovacic continues his monitored recovery with an expected return before season’s end.