Erling Haaland has been the key to Manchester City’s on-field dominance in recent times. The Norweigan striker is a reliable goal-scorer, someone on whom City’s manager Pep Guardiola can bank upon. The 23-year-old holds the main attacking threat in Manchester City’s front line.
Since joining Manchester City in July 2022, Erling Haaland has already scored 71 goals in just his 75 appearances for the club. He has also registered 14 valuable assists to his name during his current stint at the club. Whenever Haaland has struggled to net goals, City has found it tough to come out on top.
In a recent report by ‘CentreGoals’ on ‘X’, it has been termed that the Norweigan striker is not with Manchester City’s team that will come up against Luton Town F.C. in their next match. However, nothing official has come out from the club’s hierarchy regarding the number nine’s absence.
🚨🚨| BREAKING: Erling Haaland is NOT with the Manchester City squad to face Luton Town.
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— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) December 9, 2023
Reports also indicate that the reasons behind the 23-year-old’s unavailability against Luton remain a mystery. Whether it’s an injury issue or some personal reasons, nothing has been made public by the club’s management so far.
However, fans have reacted to this surprise report by expressing their opinions. One of the fans ironically stated – “Bad news for City”. Another one chipped in and wrote – “You must be kidding”. A follower hopefully inserted – “Haaland isn’t needed to beat Luton Town, Alvarez, and the boys will get the job done”.
Bad news for city
— Vivian Ogamba (@ogamba_vivian) December 9, 2023
One of the fans sarcastically opined – “Advantage City”. A follower stated – “He (Haaland) needs rest”. From the reactions of the fans, it can be picked out that, they are slightly set back by knowing that their star striker won’t be a part of City’s match against Luton Town. However, they remain expectant that their team will be able to register a win.
Manchester City will have some important players back for the match against Luton Town
Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City side will have some of their main players back for their next Premier League clash against Luton Town. The winger Jack Grealish would return from his suspension. The midfielder Rodri is also expected to slot back into the starting 11 straight away as he also returns from suspension.
MAN CITY | Jack Grealish and Rodri return from suspension, while Kevin De Bruyne remains out.
The Belgian is back running and was named in the City squad for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup but Pep Guardiola fears the trip to Saudi Arabia will come too soon.
There was no… pic.twitter.com/eNemBLsejL
— Fantasy Football Scout (@FFScout) December 8, 2023
However, City are set to miss their star playmaker Kevin De Bruyne again. The Belgian midfielder is not yet ready for the first-team comeback. Although de Bruyne is selected for the Manchester City team that will appear in the FIFA Club World Cup. The tournament is supposed to start on December 18, 2023.
With two important players Grealish and Rodri back for the team, Guardiola will look to amend his side’s recent below-par run of form. Manchester City has crumbled to the fourth spot in this season’s Premier League table. The title hopes are slightly slipping away from them. A win against Luton Town could help them gain their confidence back.