Man City has suffered another major player blow ahead of their upcoming fixture in the Carabao Cup, which is scheduled to be played today.
Following an intense Premier League fixture over the weekend, champions Man City are expected to return to the pitch today, Tuesday, September 24, 2024, for their Carabao Cup fixture against Watford with reports now confirming that Pep Guardiola would be without another key player.
Erling Haaland is set to miss Manchester City’s Carabao Cup clash against Watford due to personal reasons. The City striker is on his way to Norway after being granted leave by the Premier League club in order to attend the funeral of his family friend, Ivan Eggja.
The Norwegian, after contributing a goal in the clash against Arsenal over the weekend, will be absent for the game against Watford on Tuesday night, he is however expected to return to Etihad ahead of their game against Newcastle on Sunday.
Erling Haaland had a close family friend named Ivar Eggja who was very influential in his life and provided career direction and assistance. Eggja was a mentor and confidante who had an impact that went beyond football.
According to reports, Haaland was severely impacted by his passing, which is why the striker decided to attend the funeral in Norway. Haaland’s first-half goal against Arsenal over the weekend made it his 100th goal in 105 appearances for Manchester City, helping him equal Christiano Ronaldo’s record.
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Man City has suffered another major player blow ahead of their upcoming fixture in the Carabao Cup, which is scheduled to be played today. Following an intense Premier League fixture over the weekend, champions Man City are expected to return to the pitch today, Tuesday, September 24, 2024, for their Carabao Cup fixture against Watford
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