As Manchester City prepare to face Burnley in a crucial Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night, question marks loom over the game. Will we finally see the return of Manchester City goalscoring phenom Erling Haaland? The European champions’ top scorer this season has not played since the 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa at the start of December. City’s goalscoring phenom has missed the last 10 games with a foot injury.
Manager Pep Guardiola told the media before the FA Cup win against Tottenham that Haaland could play against Burnley. The Holland City manager said Vincent could play against Kompany’s side. He told the media: “When I came back after two or three sessions, I felt a bit anxious. So we were careful. But he is feeling better now and could play some minutes against Burnley in the next three or four days.
Judging by the photos shared on Manchester City the striker has been seen training with his teammates as he continues to speed up his recovery from a leg injury. Manchester City need Erling Haaland to defend their treble. He is the top scorer in all competitions with 19 goals so far this season. But his ability to score from nothing could prove to be a key factor for Pep Guardiola’s side.
The Norwegian striker could be a huge asset for the treble winners ahead of a busy February. The world champions have won seven in a row in all competitions without Haaland. However, the return of their goalscoring phenomenon could be a huge boost for their next run this season.
