January 26th 2024.
Manchester City's star striker, Erling Haaland, has been out of action for the last nine games due to a foot fracture. But there is good news for City fans as manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Haaland is set to make his comeback in the upcoming Premier League clash against Burnley next week.
The 23-year-old has been in top form this season, scoring 19 goals in all competitions. However, his injury has kept him out of action since the Club World Cup victory last month. But now, Haaland is training with his teammates without any pain, and the team is taking a cautious approach to his return.
Unfortunately, Haaland won't be able to play in City's FA Cup match against Tottenham on Friday, but Guardiola has hinted that he may get some minutes in the Premier League game against Burnley. Guardiola explained that the injury was a fracture of the bone, which takes time to heal and cannot be rushed.
"It's not about how much you work or if you go to Abu Dhabi or not, you'll be short," Guardiola said. "The bone needs time to close and make its procedure. It's been almost two months now, and he feels good. But we need to give him time to regain his rhythm and gradually reintroduce him to the team."
Guardiola also addressed concerns about Haaland feeling any pain while training, saying that in the last week or so, the striker hasn't felt any discomfort. This is a positive sign, and the team is hopeful that he will be able to make his comeback against Burnley.
The news of Haaland's return is a relief for City, who have been struggling to find their form in recent games. It is also a boost for the team's title hopes, as they continue to compete for the top spot in the Premier League.
In other news, Arsenal and Chelsea are on red alert as an England striker becomes available for a bargain price. Meanwhile, Gary Neville is worried that Chelsea might sell a £60 million player after their Carabao Cup semi-final win. And Manchester United's goalkeeper Andre Onana has been involved in a verbal altercation after being dropped from the Cameroon squad.
But it's not all about transfers and drama. Ineos, City's sister club, is set to veto any potential January transfers for United, after questioning similar deals in the past. It's clear that the transfer window is heating up, and we can expect more exciting news in the coming days.
But for now, all eyes are on Haaland and his potential return to the pitch. City fans will be hoping to see their top scorer back in action and help the team secure another victory. Only time will tell if Guardiola's cautious approach will pay off, but one thing is for sure, the team is eagerly awaiting Haaland's return.
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