Striker Erling Haaland returns to Man City to continue his recovery from a groin injury suffered last week.
Daily Mail reports that Haaland is racing against time to get on the field in the match Man City against Liverpool, in round 29 of the Premier League on April 1. Currently, coach Pep Guardiola is very worried about the situation of the Norwegian striker. This is understandable when Haaland plays the effective "scoring machine" of the club this season.
Before that, Haaland was called up for the matches against Spain and Georgia. However, he had to leave the team at the last minute due to a groin injury.
Haaland went for a medical check-up in Barcalona, before spending time in treatment near the family home in Marbella. He was also closely followed by Man City physiotherapist Mario Pafundi during this time.
 Pafundi accompanied the 22-year-old to manage any fitness issues and the two are believed to have flown back to the UK on Sunday. In the near future, doctors at Man City will give Haaland a test, before deciding whether to let the Norwegian striker play in the match against Liverpool or not. However, Haaland's father doubts about the fitness of the striker who scored 42 goals for Man City this season. "Man City can bet on Haaland. However, if my son has not had a full training session with the team, he chooses not to play. The next few days will tell if he recovers well or not. The baby is being taken care of by the medical team," Haaland's father revealed. Meanwhile, midfielder Rodri hopes that Haaland will recover soon. "Haaland is made up of different things. He is a rock, a Viking," emphasized the Spain international. "Hopefully his injury is nothing," added Rodri. Haaland races for the title of Premier League Top Scorer. He pocketed 28 goals, even though the new season took place 28 rounds. If not seriously injured, the former Dortmund striker can completely break the record of 34 goals set by predecessor Andrew Cole in the 1993/94 season. |
