Man City injury update: Erling Haaland and Manuel Akanji latest news, return dates

Double boost hands Pep Guardiola a fully-fit squad
Marc Mayo30 January 2024

After some positive news on the injury front lately, Manchester City have a fully-fit squad available once again.

Pep Guardiola was without only Erling Haaland and Manuel Akanji for the FA Cup win at Tottenham, and both will return for the home game against Burnley on Wednesday.

City were also able to name Kevin De Bruyne, John Stones and Ederson on the bench in north London.

Here is your latest update of Man City injury news and return dates...

Erling Haaland

Back in training earlier this month, the Norwegian has missed a total of ten City games due to a foot injury.

But Guardiola declared has now stated that Haaland will be ready for the weekend.

"First time he is back," confirmed Guardiola in his pre-game press conference.

"We have all the squad, we are stronger, he is an important player for us."

Potential return date: Wednesday, January 31 vs Burnley

Manuel Akanji

Injured in the FA Cup win over Huddersfield, Akanji was simply described as "out" by Guardiola last week.

Now, the defender has overcome a knee injury and is in the squad for Wednesday night.

"The most important news is almost all of the squad is fit," said Guardiola. "We don't have injuries. [Akanji] is back, training well, he doesn't feel his knee."

Potential return date: Wednesday, January 31 vs Burnley

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