September 28th 2024.
During Manchester City's 1-1 draw against Newcastle, star striker Erling Haaland was seen with blood on his socks, raising concerns about his condition. The team's medical staff will be evaluating him after he sustained a cut on his ankle during the intense match on Saturday.
Despite an early lead thanks to Josko Gvardiol's goal, City faced a tough challenge in the second half as Newcastle fought back and earned a penalty. Antony Gordon stepped up and confidently converted the spot-kick, equalizing the score and putting the pressure on City to regain their lead.
Haaland, who has been in top form this season, was unable to find the back of the net in this game and appeared frustrated during the second half. It was later revealed that he had suffered a knock to his ankle, which may have affected his movement on the field. Pictures captured by TNT Sports showed that his sock was marked with blood, indicating a possible injury.
When asked about Haaland's condition, City's manager Pep Guardiola confirmed that the striker had taken some knocks and would be assessed in the coming days. With a busy schedule ahead, including a Champions League match against Slovan Bratislava and a game against struggling Wolves, City will need their star player to be fit and ready.
This was City's first game without midfielder Rodri, who is out for the rest of the season due to injury. Guardiola praised the performance of his team, particularly the midfielders who had to compensate for Rodri's absence. He acknowledged that they will miss Rodri's physicality and presence, but was impressed with how the team adapted and played against a strong opponent.
Guardiola also expressed his desire for key players like Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, and Nathan Ake to be available, but acknowledged that injuries and international commitments are a part of the game. He emphasized the need for the team to adapt and find solutions, and was pleased with how they performed against a tough opponent.
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