Manchester City return to Champions League action on Tuesday night knowing a victory could all but secure their place in the knockout stages
Manchester City return to Champions League action on Tuesday night when they host Young Boys at the Etihad Stadium. Unsurprisingly the Blues have adapted to the elite European competition comfortably and have won all of their three opening matches this season. Last time out, City dug deep to beat their Swiss opposition.
After Manu Akanji had given the Blues the lead shortly after the interval, Meschak Elia equalised to put pressure on the visitors. But, a brace from Erling Haaland was enough to seal the three points as they returned back to Manchester top of Group G. If City are to conjure up another victory against Young Boys, they may have to do it without Haaland who was taken off injured against AFC Bournemouth on Saturday. MEN Sport has taken a look at the Norwegian's current injury status and other doubts ahead of tomorrow's match.READ MORE: Every word from Guardiola's pre-Young Boys press conferenceWhat Guardiola said: "We train this afternoon so I don't know.
Haaland was indeed seen training with the squad on Monday afternoon, raising hopes that he might feature on Tuesday night, although Pep might not chance on him given the Blues' next fixture is away at Cheklsea.What De Bruyne said: "I have never experienced this before, I have never had such a serious injury. We are now three months in and I am doing very well, everything on track… But they have not given me a deadline for when I will be able to play football again.
However, the injury has now been confirmed as a straightforward sprain to the ankle and the expectation is that he will be able to return to working with the group after the international breakThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
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