Manchester City manager Pep Guardola confirmed that Erling Haaland decided “not ready” to face Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Hayland It was a surprise omission from starting before the start at Bernabeu, with Madrid doing a light job of the second play-off.
Madrid already had a minute total lead after a dramatic return of the first leg but eventually opened a four-goal advantage thanks to Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick. A blunt city did not really cause the Spanish giants to a late consolation, long after the final tie as a competition.
Haaland, having modified his knee against Newcastle United on the weekend, Did not even destroy it off the bench. Guardiola later explained the situation and how the decision was made not to play.
“Erling tried to train (Tuesday) after the last action against Newcastle. Guard.
“We talked and said he was not ready. He didn’t feel well.”
Real Madrid Average Jude Bellingham, a former Haaland teammate in Borussia Dortmund, expressed sympathy, suggesting that he would prefer to play a full city.
“You always want to play teams in the best possible Tnt sports.
“You play what you are against and I think we did it well. If their basic players don’t play, they still have other players who can get in and cause damage, so I think we canceled it well.”
