Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola has promised fans that. Striker Erling Braut Haaland will be back in action before the 2024-25 regular season concludes. Having called him up for a second-half brace in the latest 1-0 win over Wolves.

Haaland missed the entirety of April after suffering an ankle injury in the 2-1 FA Cup win over Bournemouth in late March. And was an unused substitute at the Etihad Stadium yesterday. สมัคร UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ 

The 24-year-old was even asked to warm up in case he was called up for a substitution during the back 45. But Pep eventually opted to use Phil Foden, James McCarthy and Rico Lewis as substitutes to maintain a first-half lead through Kevin De Bruyne. 

The Spanish coach recently revealed that he will ask Haaland to train 2-3 more times before sending him in to shake off the rust. 

“Yes, yesterday I thought about changing Haaland. But in the end I decided it was better to play with a strong player, so Foden, Macca and Rico came in to help press.” he said after the win to climb to third in the table. 

“As far as I could see, our game last night lacked more intensity up front than usual. When Ilkay Gundoan and Kevin De Bruyne were supporting each other.”

“But that’s good enough considering their age.”

“I thought about using Haaland, but he has only trained with the team for two meals. The situation at hand is a bit challenging considering his condition. Therefore, I have decided to use other types of players.” 

Further reports from local media outlet Manchester Evening News say Haaland could return to action in the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace ( May 17 ) .