Guardiola hopes to have Haaland back for Spurs

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City beaten at home by league leaders Liverpool

The Norwegian was not part of the matchday squad for our 2-0 defeat against Liverpool after also missing the Champions League second leg at Real Madrid.

Haaland picked up a knee injury in the 4-0 victory over Newcastle United in the previous weekend but Guardiola said that tests have proved positive.

He trained ahead of the Liverpool clash but was not ready to be part of the squad although the boss hopes he can play a part in our visit to North London on Wednesday night at 19:30 (UK).

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“[It was] a moment in Newcastle he made an action that moved his knee,” Guardiola said.

“Apparently it’s not dangerous because all examinations say it’s fine but he didn’t feel fine.

“I have a feeling it will be soon [when he is back] because [on Saturday]  he trained and made some really good movements.

“But he said to us that he’s not ready and I have to respect that. Hopefully with Spurs and in the next games he can help us.”

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