Erling Haaland was not included in Manchester City’s matchday squad for its Premier League 2025–26 fixture against Leeds United on Saturday, after suffering a minor knock in training.
The Norwegian striker picked up the issue during a recent training session, prompting the club’s medical staff to advise caution. City confirmed on its official website that Haaland was “not fully fit,” leading to his omission from the squad for the encounter.
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While the injury is not believed to be serious, the decision underscores City’s intent to manage the 25-year-old’s workload carefully, particularly given his importance to the side’s attacking output.
Haaland has been in prolific form this season and currently leads the Premier League scoring charts with 22 goals.
Published on Feb 28, 2026
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