Erling Haaland appeared to have handed Manchester City an injury scare when going down in training, but he was merely playing up to his team-mates.
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- Striker maintaining stunning strike rate
- European action next on the agenda
- Brushed off a slight knock in training
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The prolific Norwegian striker is readying himself for another Champions League outing. Premier League title holders City are preparing for a trip to Portugal that will see them face Sporting – who remain under the guidance of Manchester United-bound boss Ruben Amorim for now.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Haaland has netted in City’s most recent European outings, against Sparta Prague and Slovan Bratislava, but drew a blank in his last domestic appearance as Pep Guardiola’s side suffered a shock defeat at Bournemouth. A positive response to that result is being demanded on Tuesday.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Guardiola will want to have Haaland leading his line in Lisbon, with the 24-year-old frontman vital to their plans – with a further 14 goals being posted this season through as many appearances. He did give City’s coaching team a brief moment of concern during a training session on Monday as he hit the deck holding his right leg, leading to a theatrical roll on the turf.
