Man City XI vs Tottenham: Haaland injury latest, predicted lineup, confirmed team news for Premier League | OneFootball

Pep Guardiola sorely missing superstar striker after two toothless displays in major games

There is a quick three-day turnaround before City take on Spurs and Pep Guardiola says he will have decided on Tuesday evening if Haaland - who has been training - will be available in north London.

“Tonight, we will know it after training. I hope so but I don’t know yet,” the City boss told reporters at his pre-match press conference.

“He feels better but the last two games he could not play. We’ll see tomorrow.”

Erling Haaland continues to struggle with a knee injury

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Phil Foden was used as a false nine against Liverpool but struggled, so Guardiola could be tempted to use Omar Marmoush as a striker this time if Haaland does miss out again.

John Stones is facing a lengthy spell out with a thigh injury and could require surgery, while Manuel Akanji is set to be out for two months after going under the knife himself.

Ruben Dias came off the bench against Liverpool but is likely to start in north London, with January signing Abdukodir Khusanov potentially the one to make way.

It was a quiet afternoon for Kevin De Bruyne, who could drop out of the side and be replaced by Bernardo Silva or Ilkay Gundogan. Rodri is a long-term absentee, while Oscar Bobb is building his fitness after months out with a broken leg.

Predicted Man City XI: Ederson, Lewis, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol, Gonzalez, Gundogan, Savinho, Foden, Doku, Haaland

Injured: Akanji, Stones, Rodri

Doubts: Haaland, Bobb

Time and date: 7:30pm GMT on Wednesday February 26, 2025

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