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Guardiola defends Haaland over derby criticism
Guardiola relies on Haaland as the only senior striker amid injuries, suspensions, and Africa Cup of Nations absences ahead of the Champions League matches.
- On Monday, Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, defended Erling Haaland after the derby, saying he struggles to give his top scorer a rest, and 'We need Erling and we need all of them,' Guardiola said.
- Haaland's heavy minutes show in 30 appearances and 2,480 minutes, with just one goal in last seven matches after 25 goals in previous 23.
- With limited options up front, Erling Haaland is the only senior specialist striker available as Omar Marmoush is at AFCON and Antoine Semenyo is ineligible for two Champions League games.
- City will travel to Norway for the Bodo/Glimt tie with limited reinforcements as they aim to secure a top-eight spot, and Max Alleyne could make his Champions League debut.
- Marmoush could return next week to ease Haaland's burden as players come back soon, but Semenyo's Champions League ban and Arsenal's seven-point gap add pressure.
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The Independent (US)Pep Guardiola unable to see a way out of Man City’s Erling Haaland problem
The striker has played more minutes that any other Manchester City player this season but Guardiola ‘needs’ his top scorer to lead the line
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The Norwegian superstar's situation is causing a stir.
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Pep Guardiola answered questions about Erling Braut Haaland's form – and what it's like to be north of the Arctic Circle – the night before the Champions League match against Bodø/Glimt.
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