Erling Haaland could still be rested once more for Manchester City against Chelsea this evening, with manager Pep Guardiola insisting the forward is not operating at '100 per cent'.
Missing out in last weekend's 1-0 win against Leicester City, before his omission during City's Champions League win in midweek against Sevilla. However, on Saturday afternoon, the forward was up to his old tricks, as he came off the bench to help the Blues secure all three points against Fulham.
With just two matches to go until the World Cup, Guardiola will be hoping to call upon his star striker for those two games in order to overtake Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.
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Here is all the latest you need to know about Haaland's injury progress:
Haaland injury latest
Have rescued a vital triumph over the Cottagers, the Norweigan forward is still a concern heading into Wednesday evening's clash between City and Chelsea at the Etihad.
Pep Guardiola has since insisted his top scorer must be watched carefully, with ligament damage still the main cause for concern.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference earlier this week, with the chances high Pep may choose to rest the former Dortmund man. He said (November 8): “He is still not perfect. We will see tomorrow and on Saturday," said Guardiola.
"He is getting better. It’s important the bone is not broken, it’s not damaged, just ligament damage a little. It’s not perfect right now. In one week or 10 days anything can happen.
"If he feels good… playing for the national team is important for the players. I never avoid the players when they are going to play for the national team."
Who are City's other options in attack?
Julian Alvarez has performed well in his role as understudy to Haaland as of late, finding the net 6 times in 18 appearances in all competitions so far.
The Argentinian featured in every one of City's UEFA Champions League group stages clashes, with his role as sole striker helping the side top the group overall. Guardiola's men now know they will face RB Leizpig in the last-16 following Monday's draw in Switzerland.
Of Alvarez’s shots on target this season, 60 per cent have resulted in goals, with only Haaland's number surpassing him, marking an impressive start to life here in England.
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