Haaland out for Man City; de Bruyne set to start against Newcastle.

Unfortunately, Erling Haaland will not be able to join Manchester City for their upcoming match against Newcastle United on Saturday. The talented Norway international has been sidelined for the past eight games due to a foot injury, and despite returning to training before their recent victory over Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup, he is still not ready to make a comeback.

During his press conference on Friday, City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed that Haaland will not be included in the squad for the trip to St James' Park. He also mentioned that midfielder Jack Grealish had been ill, but is expected to return to the team. However, the same cannot be said for Haaland and defender John Stones, who are both still recovering from their injuries.

On a more positive note, star player Kevin de Bruyne has made a full recovery from his hamstring injury and is ready to play against Newcastle. When asked if De Bruyne is fit enough to start, Guardiola confidently replied, "Yes." He also reassured fans that he has no doubts about starting the midfielder, as he was very impressed with his performance in the previous match against Huddersfield.

Guardiola went on to explain that De Bruyne's return to top form was not an easy journey, as he had been out for five months instead of the expected three. He also admitted that the player had some ups and downs during his recovery, but is now showing great progress. The team will have a few days off before heading to Abu Dhabi for a training camp, which will be beneficial for De Bruyne to continue improving for the upcoming games.

Despite Haaland's absence and the team's injuries, Guardiola remains optimistic and focused on the future. He believes that De Bruyne's return will greatly benefit the team and help them achieve success in the coming months. The team will continue to work hard and overcome any challenges they may face, with the support and talent of players like De Bruyne.

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