Erling Haaland has been exempted from Manchester City’s coming fixtures due to a foot injury discovered after the midweek defeat at Aston Villa.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Norwegian striker’s absence is a setback for City as they aim to stay competitive with league leaders Liverpool.
Haaland’s injury is described as a bone stress reaction, and the extent of his absence remains uncertain.
“A bone stress reaction in his foot and after the last game he felt it. He cannot play,” Guardiola said just before kick-off at Luton.
“I don’t know (the length of the injury). Week by week, day by day, we will see what happens.
“We play with 11 that’s for sure. Erling has been so important since he’s arrived that’s for sure. But during the season we see this sort of thing. Injuries, suspensions, problems, we have to adapt.”
Haaland set the Premier League’s single-season goal record last term and has scored 19 times in the current campaign.
City faces a demanding schedule with the FIFA Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia and a busy Christmas period, making Haaland’s recovery timeline crucial for the team.
