Haaland, it’s official

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By: Manu Tournoux

Haaland, it's official

Back on the training grounds after suffering a foot injury, Erling Haaland is not yet ready to return to competition.

Erling Haaland will still have to wait. Injured in one foot, the Norwegian striker has not played again since December 6 and a defeat by Manchester City against Aston Villa (1-0). Returning this week to Skyblues collective training this Tuesday, the 2nd in the 2023 Ballon d’Or has never been so close to returning to competition. But it won’t be this weekend…

Visiting a press conference this Thursday, the day before the Citizens travel to Tottenham, as part of the fourth round of the FA Cup, Pep Guardiola gave reassuring news about his 23-year-old striker, who is however still too tight to rejoin the group.

“We will wait a little longer”

“Haaland is close to coming back. Tomorrow he’s not ready but he’s close. The workout was good. He’s been training for a few sessions, but it’s not perfect and we’re going to wait a little more.”, Guardiola declared to the media. Therefore, the Leeds native could make his comeback to competition next Wednesday against Burnley or Monday against Brendford.

Since the start of the season, Erling Haaland has played 22 matches (in all competitions, scoring 19 and providing 5 assists.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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