Erling Haaland a Doubt for Man City vs AEK Athens

Manchester City are facing a late fitness test for Erling Haaland ahead of their Champions League meeting with AEK Athens on Tuesday. The Norwegian striker missed the team’s final training session after picking up a knock to his foot and ankle during Saturday’s 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town.

City manager Enzo Maresca remains hopeful that Haaland will be available, explaining that the forward felt better during his recovery on Monday. A final decision is expected closer to kick-off, leaving the Premier League leaders waiting to see whether their main goalscorer can feature.

City also have concerns over Mateo Kovačić, Matheus Nunes and Nico O’Reilly, while Antoine Semenyo has been ruled out for up to eight weeks with a knee injury. The Ghanaian’s absence leaves Maresca with fewer attacking alternatives should Haaland be unable to play.

The match is an important opportunity for City to respond after their 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the previous Champions League round. Haaland has scored 12 goals in his last eight appearances, making his availability particularly significant as City look to get their European campaign back on track.