Overview
- Erling Haaland missed the 1–0 victory at Leeds after a minor training injury, with Pep Guardiola saying he was not ready to play.
- Guardiola said he does not know when Haaland will be fit to return following the striker’s knock.
- ViaPlay pundit Jan Aage Fjortoft has reported Haaland could be available for Wednesday’s home game against Nottingham Forest, though the club has not confirmed this.
- Nico O’Reilly was substituted in the second half at Elland Road with an apparent ankle issue and will be assessed after the knock.
- Longer-term, Josko Gvardiol remains out with a January leg fracture, while Mateo Kovacic is progressing in his ankle rehabilitation and is expected to return before season’s end.