Manchester City star striker Erling Haaland has been allowed a compassionate leave before the match against Brentford.
The striker has the option to miss Saturday’s match if he wishes so following the death of a close friend.
The Norwegian has been prolific for Manchester City this campaign of the 2024-2025 season. The player has scored back-to-back hat tricks in the premier league this season. He could be missing on Saturday as he has suffered the tragic death of his close friend Ivar Eggia.
Eggia was Alfie Haaland’s best man at his wedding. The duo have been friends for decades. Ivar had a big contribution in helping Haaland rise in the ranks of world football. Both father and son referred to Alfie as uncle.
Guardiola’s key man had continued with the team’s training squad. After the tragic incident, the manager said that he wouldn’t stop Haaland from taking a break. Pep went on to say that family comes first according to a Dailymail report.
Eggia was in the Ballon d’Or ceremony in July 2022. He was there in support of the City forward who was among the top contenders for the Balon d’Or 2022. The Norwegian also penned an emotional message for the friend following his tragic passing.
“Words cannot describe how much you meant to me. Thank you for everything you madman!. We will see each other again. Rest in peace Ivar”.
Manchester City’s plans after the break
The Premier League is back in full swing as players return from international duties. City however would be without their key striker in Saturday’s match. Pep Guardiola has allowed compassionate leave to the player. If he wants to Haaland can leave for his home and support his father Alfie Haaland.
Attending the game for City seems to be Erling’s decision. The clash against Brentford will be an important match. This is the first match for the team after the international break. The clash against Brentford will be an important match. This is the first match for the team after the international break.
City have maintained their perfect start to their campaign even after Foden’s absence Pep is eager to have their player of the season 2023-2024 back. Foden scored a total of 19 goals and eight assists including hattricks against Brentford and Aston Villa.
The resume after the break is sweet and sour for Guardiola’s side. Phil Foden is back to the training sessions for the city. Foden missed two Nations League matches for the England national team.
Foden has been feeling unwell early this season. Phil had missed the team’s win against West Ham and Ipswich Town. He had left the pitch after playing the clash against Chelsea on the first matchday
Dutch youngster’s injury could be a problem
Manchester City has also received bad news on the injury front. Netherland star Nathan Ake has recently suffered a hamstring injury during the nation’s league. The player was hit with the injury just before halftime against Germany. reports Footballlondon.
Ake was stretched off mid-game, this indicated that the injury was a serious one. Pep Guardiola has given a statement on the condition of the versatile defender.
Pep said in an interview that the loss of Ake is a big blow for the team. The physios are working hard on Nathan’s progress. The manager is optimistic that the player will soon heal up and join the team. The absence of Ake would be serious but City has players that match the Dutch’s potential.
Manchester City has faced serious blows in many seasons but has come out on top almost every time. Ever since Guardiola’s arrival City has been one of most competitive clubs and fearsome in Premier league and Champions League. The start of the season for Manchester City has been perfect and will look to continue this form all season.
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