MANCHESTER, England (AP) — erling haaland It has been announced that he will be available for Manchester City’s Premier League match against Bournemouth on Sunday.
The Norwegian striker was injured when he collided with a goalpost in the closing minutes of City’s 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa last week, and was not included in the midweek game against Swansea.
However, City manager Josep Guardiola confirmed Haaland is ready to face Bournemouth at the Etihad.
Prominent midfielder Rodri is also in contention for a spot after suffering a hamstring injury.
Guardiola said of Rodri: “I think he’s ready to help. I don’t know if it’s from the beginning, but I hope he’s with us.” “He has been out a few times and we know how important he is to us.”
The defeat at Villa ended Haaland’s early-season scoring streak, having scored in his last 12 games for club and country.
This season he has scored 24 goals in just 15 appearances.
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