Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Erling Haaland is not ready to return to the Manchester City team as the striker continues his recovery from injury.
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Haaland missing with foot injuryNot in squad for Everton matchGuardiola gave update on strikerWHAT HAPPENED?
Haaland is struggling with a foot injury that has kept him out of action since December 6, having missed his team's last two Premier League matches as well as their victory in the Club World Cup. Fans are eager to see the Norway international back in the fold, but Guardiola says they will have to wait a while longer.
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He told : "Still he’s not with the team. He feels better with his bone but he hasn’t made one training session with us. Unfortunately December is so congested with so many teams. January is so congested. Hopefully in January he can come back with us."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Haaland will miss the Premier League champions' matches against Everton on Wednesday and Sheffield United on Saturday. City have won four and drawn one of the five matches they have played despite the absence of the striker who has 19 goals from 22 appearances in all competitions.
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After drawing 2-2 with Crystal Palace in their last Premier League outing, City will hope to get back to winning ways as they come up against Everton on Wednesday. City head into the game eight points behind leaders Liverpool but have two games in hand over their rivals.