Pep Guardiola gave a shocking injury update on Haaland ahead next City clash against Newcastle

Manchester City’s coach Pep Guardiola surprised the media and the fans in the last few hours by making a shocking revelation in the club’s press conference ahead of the Citizen’s next game against Newcastle in St. James’ Park on the twenty-first day of the 2023/2024 Premier League season, as the Catalan manager gave the injury update on Erling Haaland.

In this sense, it would be worth remembering that the Norwegian superstar has been on the sidelines since 9 December due to a bone injury in his foot, which have kept him out of the last month of competition privating him from playing the FIFA Clubs World Cup and the first games of January.

For this reason, Pep Guardiola was asked by the media about the fitness of the 23-year-old striker and he didn’t have any doubt on responding with the cruel reality lived by Manchester City, as neither Erling Haaland nor John Stones will be available to be in the traveling squad visiting Newcastle in the Citizen’s next Premier League game.

Guardiola himself confirmed the news on the striker

In this respect, Guardiola confirmed that Jack Grealish has been sick and could be included in the squad, but Haaland and Stones will wait at least one more week for being included in the squad, which could mean that both players could be available after the Premier League winter break.