Brief
Haaland omitted from Manchester City squad for Champions League tie with AEK Athens
The Norwegian striker was left out after a challenge with Jack Clarke during Saturday's win over Ipswich.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Erling Haaland was not selected in Manchester City’s starting eleven for Tuesday night’s Champions League group match against AEK Athens, according to the Independent. The striker sustained an injury in a challenge with Jack Clarke during City’s 3‑2 Premier League win over Ipswich on Saturday, where he scored two goals. Manager Enzo Maresca said Haaland would undergo a fitness test before the Athens trip but did not confirm his availability. 17‑year‑old Floyd Samba, son of former Blackburn defender Christopher Samba, started up front, having previously scored twice on his debut in the Carabao Cup. Phil Foden was also in the lineup, operating from the left flank, while Antoine Semenyo remains out with a leg injury expected to keep him sidelined for up to eight weeks.
Key facts
- Erling Haaland was omitted from Manchester City’s Champions League squad against AEK Athens. (independent.co.uk)
- Haaland was injured in a challenge with Jack Clarke during a 3‑2 win over Ipswich. (independent.co.uk)
- Floyd Samba started up front in Haaland’s place. (independent.co.uk)
- Antoine Semenyo is out with a leg injury expected to sideline him for up to eight weeks. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Erling Haaland rested by Man City for Champions League clash after injury”
