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Manchester City will still have to play without their star player in the fierce battle for the Premier League title on Thursday. This was announced by coach Pep Guardiola to Sky Sports.

Haaland already missed last Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea due to a muscle injury and will now also be absent during his team’s trip to Brighton. However, Guardiola emphasized that the 23-year-old Norwegian’s injury is not serious and that he may be able to play again next Sunday in the match against Nottingham Forest. Phil Foden and John Stones are fit for the match against Brighton.

“Erling is not ready for tomorrow, the other two are,” said the Spanish coach. “I know it is not a serious problem, but he should not play this match.” Haaland was injured last week during the second leg of the quarter-finals of the Champions League, in which Real Madrid eliminated City on penalties, was taken off after 90 minutes after the striker felt “something” in a muscle.