In the midst of the great sporting moment that passes Erling Haaland At the beginning of the season, the Norwegian striker was emotionally affected after the death of one of his best friends, which is why he received permission from Pep Guardiola to be away with Manchester City.
According to the Daily Mail, the Spanish coach would have made the decision not to have the Norwegian striker for this Saturday’s match against Brentford for the fourth round of the Premier League, taking into account that he would not be emotionally fit to play.
In the press conference held this Friday, the coach of the Manchester City had indicated that he was considering the possibility of giving a permit to the player who was considerably affected by the recent death of Ivar Eggja, an important piece within the player’s environment.
“These are hard times for Haaland and his family. It’s bad news. Our thoughts are with him and his family. “We will see if tomorrow (Saturday) he is in physical and mental condition to be able to play.”commented Pep Guardiola about the situation that the Norwegian attacker is going through.
Haaland himself, who was recently with the Norwegian National Team playing the UEFA Nations League matches, showed on his social networks his sadness over the death of one of his best friends to whom he dedicated a heartfelt farewell message.
“What a legend you are Ivar. Words cannot describe how much you have meant to me! Words cannot be described but how much you feel like you are missed! Thanks for all your crazy things.”wrote the 24-year-old player on his personal Instagram account.
A significant loss for City
If the absence of Erling Haaland is confirmed with the authorization of Pep Guardiola after the death of a great friend, Manchester City would lose its great star for this Saturday’s match against Brentford in the resumption of the Premier League.
The Norwegian striker has been the most engaged player on his team at the start of the season, scoring no more and no less than seven goals in the first three games of the local tournament. He also played a League Cup match in which he scored a blank.
However, given the loss of the Norwegian attacker, the Spanish coach of the Citizens would have somewhere to turn to the Brazilian Savinho or the Englishman Phil Foden. Haaland’s return could be for the following week when they face Inter Milan at the start of the Champions League.
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