CONFIRMED: Erling Haaland out of Man City's clash against Liverpool MCFC
Superstar striker Erling Haaland was not named in the Manchester City squad to face Liverpool on Saturday.Haaland has been in stunning form this seasonOn Friday, manager Pep Guardiola said Haaland faced a late fitness test for the Reds’ visit to the Etihad – live on talkSPORT.World Cup winner Julian Alvarez starts in place of Haaland, who was not deemed fit enough for a place on the bench.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are also desperate for three points in their bid to finish inside the top four.When asked if he has to prepare differently for the 22-year-old, he replied: “Not too much. “First and foremost when you prepare a game you prepare all the things to avoid the final pass where Erling really comes into the game and makes all the difference.
“If he doesn’t play that makes City different but not weaker because City’s used to playing without a striker.Showdown Saturday on talkSPORTin a key Premier League game.7pm: Build-up begins for the heavyweight showdown between
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