Pep Guardiola launches staunch defence of goal-shy Erling Haaland amid Manchester City star's barren run - but insists striker is NOT injured

March 16, 2026 20:44 UTC

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Pep Guardiola launches staunch defence of goal-shy Erling Haaland amid Manchester City star's barren run - but insists striker is NOT injured

Pep Guardiola insisted Erling Haaland has the hardest job in world football amid the Manchester City striker’s concerning dip in form. Guardiola left Haaland at home as City beat Newcastle United in the FA Cup three days before defeat at Real Madrid, saying he needed to train. ‘I didn’t see fatigue in the last 20-25 minutes from Erling (at West Ham), to be honest,’ Guardiola said. ‘What happened at West Ham, Nottingham Forest, Spurs, happened in the Bernabeu. We’re not asking players to dribble past seven players and score a goal.

Source: Metro March 16, 2026 20:44 UTC

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