Pep Guardiola prepared to attend on grief-stricken Erling Haaland
Pep Guardiola prepared to attend on grief-stricken Erling Haaland


Erling Haaland might miss Manchester Metropolis’s Premier League sport with Brentford tomorrow following the loss of life of household buddy Ivar Eggja.

Haaland, who has been away on worldwide responsibility with Norway, introduced on Wednesday that Eggja had died on the age of 59.

Eggja was greatest associates with Haaland’s father, Alf-Inge, and in addition acted as a fixer for Erling.

The Metropolis striker wrote on Instagram: “You’re a legend, Ivar. Phrases can not describe how a lot you meant to me! Phrases can not describe how a lot you’ll be missed!”

Haaland has scored seven Premier League objectives in simply three video games this season – together with hat-tricks in opposition to Ipswich and West Ham.

However Guardiola says he’ll wait to see if the 24-year-old is in the appropriate state of mind to face Brentford on the Etihad.

“It’s a powerful second for him and his household. It’s unhappy and we are going to see tomorrow if he’s in a position mentally or bodily to play.”

Rodri and Foden might return

Metropolis may very well be boosted by the returns of Phil Foden and Rodri, who’ve each skilled this week, however defender Nathan Ake is about to be out till the following worldwide break after sustaining an damage whereas away with the Netherlands.

No matter staff he selects, Guardiola is anticipating a tricky take a look at in opposition to Thomas Frank’s Brentford.

He added: “I don’t keep in mind a simple sport in opposition to a staff managed by Thomas Frank, a supervisor I respect enormously.

“They’ve modified their form a bit bit. They’ve quick and powerful gamers up entrance and have a extremely good course of within the build-up. So aggressive, man-to-man and defend properly so it’s a full staff.

“They’ve at all times been so tough and I’ve a sense tomorrow shall be no exception.”





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