Erling Haaland injury latest for Man City vs Nottingham Forest and FPL update

The Manchester City talisman missed the win over Leeds United, and it remains unclear whether he will return for the mid-week Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest at the Etihad

Erling Haaland may be a doubt for Manchester City's meeting with Nottingham Forest at the Etihad on Wednesday night. The striker sat out the 1-0 victory over Leeds after picking up a minor knock.

With the Forest game arriving just four days after the win at Elland Road, there are concerns over whether the 25‑year‑old will have fully recovered in time. Antoine Semenyo's goal secured the points against Leeds, keeping City firmly in the title race.

Pep Guardiola's side remain five points behind leaders Arsenal, though they still have a game in hand against Crystal Palace. That fixture was postponed due to City's upcoming Carabao Cup final against Mikel Arteta's team later this month.

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Here, the Manchester Evening News has taken a look at the latest on Haaland's potential availability.

What has been said about Haaland's injury?

Haaland missed the match at Elland Road last Saturday with Guardiola revealing it was just a 'little injury.'

"Two days ago in training he had some problems and a little injury," the City boss said. "Not a big issue but not ready for today. We are without one top striker and we are playing with another top striker."

When pressed for a timeline on his return, Guardiola added: "I don't have the answer right now. He was not ready for today, but we have four days before Nottingham Forest.

"And after three days in FA Cup at Newcastle at 8pm - thank you so much for that time to go better to Madrid with less recovery, I thank you."

Haaland was replaced in the starting line‑up by Omar Marmoush.

Will Haaland be fit to face Nottingham Forest in Gameweek 29?

Fantasy Premier League lists Haaland with a 75 per cent chance of being available, which may calm some nerves among both City supporters and FPL managers who rely on him.

So far this season, the Norwegian has only been sidelined once through injury, missing the recent match against Leeds.

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