Erling Haaland decision made as Man City training squad members vs Real Madrid confirmed

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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland did not travel to Newcastle United in the FA Cup on Saturday but he has trained ahead of the Champions League clash with Real Madrid.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland was involved in training on Tuesday morning ahead of the Champions League tie vs Real Madrid on Wednesday. The Norway international did not travel to Newcastle on Saturday for the FA Cup fifth round clash.

When asked about Haaland's absence, Pep Guardiola confirmed the Blues' leading goalscorer was not injured. "I didn't think to let him play and I prefer him training to [clicks fingers] make a rhythm," City's head coach said after the win over Newcastle.

"After injury when he drops he always struggles to have that real pace." Haaland recently missed the trip to Leeds United after suffering a minor ankle problem. However, the forward was back in the starting line-up last Wednesday as City drew 2-2 with Nottingham Forest.

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Haaland took part in the session alongside his teammates as they went through a number of running drills in front of the cameras.

Mateo Kovacic is continuing his recovery from injury. The Croatia international was involved with his teammates as they prepared for the trip to Madrid. John Stones also took part in the session following his first start on Saturday since the FA Cup fourth round tie against Salford City.

City fly out to Madrid later today before Guardiola conducts his press conference in the Spanish capital. The Manchester Evening News will bring you every word from the City boss.

City's confirmed training squad member vs Real Madrid: Donnarumma, Trafford, Nunes, Stones, Khusanov, Dias, Guehi, Ait-Nouri, Ake, Lewis, Alleyne, Rodri, Gonzalez, Bernardo, O'Reilly, Foden, Cherki, Doku, Nypan, Reijnders, Kovacic, Savinho, Semenyo, Haaland, Marmoush