Erling Haaland is still unable to play for Manchester City due to injury. The Norwegian bomber is predicted to make a comeback at the end of January.

Haaland has been absent from Man City since early December 2023. He has a bone problem and has missed the Sky Blues’ last eight matches.

The latest news shows that Haaland has started training with the team before the meeting against Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup. However, he was not included in Man City’s starting line up in that match.

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, admitted that Erling Haaland’s injury took longer than expected. According to him, the 23-year-old bomber still needs to rest before returning to the field.

“He had a slight problem with his leg. The doctors decided to rest for one week and will start again in Abu Dhabi,” said Guardiola about Haaland’s injury, reported by The Sun.

“It’s a bone injury, it takes time. With every injury, you can do anything, but it’s a matter of time,” he added.

“Hopefully by the end of this month he will be ready. That’s a little more than we expected,” said Guardiola.

It is certain that Erling Haaland will not play when Manchester City clashes with Newcastle United, Sunday (14/1) early morning WIB. The Sky Blues then entered a two-week break before playing against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup.