Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola admits striker Erling Braut Haaland is not yet fully fit. Meaning he has not had the chance to play a full 90 minutes during the pre-season football tour in the United States. But believes there is time to develop him until the Community Shield.

Haaland started all three of City ‘s warm-up games, scoring two goals but never forced himself to play until the 80th minute. Especially in the latest match where they drew 2-2 with Barcelona. And he reported that he had a slight injury UFABET

It would be a cause for concern for the Cityzens. If the Norwegian is not fit with just nine days to go until the charity shield game against Manchester United (August 10 ) , and Julian Alvarez is also without Argentina international duty at the Paris Olympics earlier in the season .  

However, Pep is confident the remaining two weeks will be enough time for Haaland to be 100% fit to face Chelsea ( Aug 18 ).

 Guardiola said :

” Erling is not feeling well, so we don’t want to take any risks, but sooner or later he will increase his training and play longer, “

“ The new season is just around the corner, he still has a muscle problem. So we don’t want to risk missing three weeks or months. That would be a problem for sure.”  

“Haaland wasn’t feeling well, which is why we rested him for the second half of the last two matches.”

“About 60-70% of the core forces are still resting. That’s why we rely on all of them. But at the same time, we have other options.”

“Oscar Bobb has done an incredible job once again. We are pleased with him in many ways.” 

The Norwegian had a break last season, missing the FIFA Club World Cup. But has continued to impress in every event, scoring 38 goals and providing six assists in 45 games.