File photo of Erling Haaland.© AFP
Pep Guardiola says that erling Haaland is contrary to start against Southampton on Saturday. Man City travel to St Mary's stage with hosts Southampton who have already been relegated to the championship for next season. Victory in Southampton leaves City in the drive chair for a Champions League qualifying qualification with two more competition matches. A single injury has led to Haaland at the end of March since the FA Cup quarterfinals victory over Bournemouth is no longer visible, but Guardiola says that his Norwegian striker is available for selection again. “He is ready. He is fit. Start? We will decide tomorrow,” Guardiola confirmed in Friday's press conference.
The Stadsbaas was also asked about the fitness of long -term absent absent Nathan Ake, Oscar Bobb and Rodri, but it was unclear that they will not appear this weekend. “Still not available. They partially started training with us, but they are still not available,” he added. Guardiola was also asked about his thoughts about Xabi Alonso.
Alonso has officially announced his departure from Bayer 04 Leverkusen and has closed a historic government at the club. The 43-year-old Spaniard, who took over the helm in October 2022, is strongly connected to a move to Real Madrid.
Under the leadership of Alonso, Leverkusen reached historical milestones, in particular their very first Bundesliga title in the 2023-24 season without a single defeat-a performance unparalleled in German football history.
The Spaniard called for Alonso and called his impact on Leverkusen incredible. “” His impact on Leverkusen has been incredible. I think all managers who had the chance and the pleasure of having him as a player always realized that he would be a manager.
“Going to Germany and fighting with Bayern Munich is always so difficult. Last season they were unbeaten except the last match against Atalanta in the Europa League final. The way they played, the way he improved the players – I think Leverkusen should be so proud of the partnership that they had only three years,” Guardiola said.
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