Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has decided to bench Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne for the crucial Premier League match against Aston Villa. Haaland has been facing criticism for his recent performances and has struggled to find his best form since suffering a foot injury. Guardiola defended Haaland during his press conference, but has now made the decision to drop him for the upcoming game.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola dropped Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne to the bench for Wednesday’s crucial Premier League clash against Aston Villa at the Etihad. Guardiola had staunchly defended Haaland during his pre-match press conference after criticism from former Manchester United captain Roy Keane. Keane said the Norwegian’s general play was only befitting of a player in England’s fourth-tier League Two during Sunday’s 0-0 draw at home to Arsenal.
Haaland, who scored 52 goals as City won a treble of Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup last season, has struggled for his best form since suffering a foot injury in a 1-0 defeat to Villa in December. The 23-year-old has 29 goals in all competitions this season but has failed to score in 12 of his last 17 matches for club and country and is goalless in his last five game
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