Erling Haaland announced health problems about a week ago and the Norwegian forward missed the Premier League game with Luton and the UEFA Champions League group stage match with Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade.

Erling Haaland will not play with “Crystal Palace” either.

Manchester City could not rely on Erling Haaland in the last Premier League game, and Guardiola did not have the Norwegian forward even against Red Star in the last group stage of the Champions League.

The English champions take on Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, kick-off at 5pm, and Pep has confirmed that Haaland will also be unavailable for that match.

In addition, the Spaniard said that he expects Haaland to be ready for the matches at the Club World Cup.

“He was treated outside the club. He arrived in Manchester on Friday, the doctors will consult him and we will know in what condition he is. Hopefully he can go to Saudi Arabia after Saturday’s game.

We’ll see if he plays in game one or game two. I don’t think he will play against Crystal Palace, but maybe he will surprise me.” – said the City coach, reports AS daily.

Premier League, standings

1. Liverpool 37p

2. Arsenal 36p

3. Aston Villa 35p

4. Manchester City 33b

5. Tottenham 30 years

6. Manchester United 27p.