Haaland (foot) is showing signs of improvement after sustaining a knock during Saturday's 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town but remains uncertain for Tuesday's Champions League clash against AEK Athens, according to coach Enzo Maresca. "He [Erling] can be available. We'll see. We have a session now and we have some doubts. He was quite good yesterday. Better."
Analysis:Haaland appears to be recovering well after leaving the pitch with a noticeable limp following Saturday's victory over Ipswich Town, during which he scored twice. Coach Enzo Maresca initially downplayed concerns about the striker's condition after the match, and his latest comments suggest the foot problem is improving ahead of Tuesday's European fixture. However, the Norwegian's availability remains uncertain, with the coaching staff expected to assess his fitness during Monday's training session before making a final decision. Haaland has enjoyed an outstanding start to the 2026/27 campaign, scoring 12 goals in nine appearances across the Premier League and Champions League. Given his importance to City's attack and the upcoming league encounter against Aston Villa on Saturday, Maresca could opt to manage his workload against AEK Athens even if he is medically cleared to play.
