Manchester City will be back in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 action when they will take on Sporting CP away from home. Manchester City suffered a shock loss to Bournemouth in the last weekend in the Premier League 2024-25. The defeat made them suffer a blow in the run for the Premier League champions as they are now placed second in the table behind Liverpool who are the leaders with 25 points. Manchester City has been gravely missing their midfield maestro Rodri who is out injured for the season. Rodri recently won the Ballon d'Or and used to play a key role in organising the midfield. Now in his absence, Manchester City is not posing the same level of threat. UEFA Champions League 2024–25 Teams Chase 10-Points Tally in Poignant Week for Coaches Ruben Amorim, Xabi Alonso, Carlo Ancelotti.

Erling Haaland has not been able to provide the same level of impact in the last few games. He didn't score in the last match of Manchester City against Bournemouth and in a crisis period of the club where they are registering a string of bad results, he is yet to step up. Although the match against Sporting CP in the UCL 2024-25 is not a do or die encounter, yet, Haaland will look to prove his mettle and return to goal scoring form through the match, specially it being away from home. Erik ten Hag Shares Heartfelt Letter For Manchester United Fans After Departure From The Premier League Club, Says ‘Thank You For This Chapter of My Life’ (See Post).

Will Erling Haaland Play Tonight in Sporting CP vs Manchester City UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Match?

Erling Haaland had an injury scare while training for Manchester City, The Norwegian was visibly in distress with an issue, as he was seen nursing his shin during a training session. Although Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has refuted any injury scares for the star forward ahead of the UCL 2024-25 match against Sporting CP.  Guardiola has confidently stated that the forward is available for the upcoming encounter against Sporting. In case of any injury to Haaland, Manchester City would have faced trouble as the team is suffering from injury issues.

 

 

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