Manchester City striker Erling Haaland could feature in Saturday’s Premier League game at Southampton after recovering from a groin injury, coach Pep Guardiola said on Friday.
Haaland missed out on Norway’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against Spain and Georgia last month, as well as City’s 4-1 win over Liverpool last Saturday.
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Speaking in his Friday news conference, Guardiola told reporters: “He trained the last two days, really good. He will be ready.”
Haaland’s return will provide a boost for the club as he has scored 42 goals in 37 matches in all competitions.
Second-placed City, who are eight points behind leaders Arsenal but with a game in hand, have also reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League and the FA Cup semifinals.
Their coming run of fixtures will likely define their season, but Guardiola said his players are well accustomed to the pressure.
