Man City may decide late if Haaland will play, as he has been given compassionate leave.

There has been a lot of speculation about whether Erling Haaland will be able to play in Manchester City's upcoming Premier League match against Brentford. In a recent press conference, manager Pep Guardiola shared that Haaland will be making a last-minute decision on his availability for the game on Saturday.

This uncertainty stems from the tragic news of Haaland's close friend Ivar Eggja's passing. The Norway international had a special bond with Eggja, who was like an uncle to him and an important part of his support system. Haaland did attend training with his teammates on Thursday, but Guardiola understands the need for him to take some time away to grieve.

When asked about Haaland's situation, Guardiola expressed his sympathy and concern for the player and his family. He acknowledged the difficult and emotional time they are going through and stated that they will assess Haaland's mental and physical state before making a decision on whether he will play.

In a heartfelt tribute to his friend, Haaland shared a post on Instagram, calling Eggja a legend and expressing how much he will be missed. He also thanked him for everything and assured that they will meet again someday. This loss has undoubtedly affected Haaland, but he has still managed to score seven goals in just three Premier League games this season, including back-to-back hat-tricks against Ipswich Town and West Ham.

In other news, Guardiola confirmed that both Rodri and Phil Foden trained without any issues this week and will be available for the match against Brentford. However, the team will be without defender Nathan Ake, who suffered a hamstring injury while on international duty with the Netherlands. Guardiola expressed frustration at Ake's recurring injuries during national team duty and shared that he will likely be out until the next international break in October.

Overall, it is a difficult time for Manchester City, with Haaland dealing with a personal loss and Ake's injury setback. But the team remains determined to push forward and secure a win against Brentford on Saturday.

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