Erling Haaland, attacking Manchester City, was excluded from the starting lineup in the match under the guidance of coach Pep Guardiola. This decision was made before the team's game.
Although it was said that Haaland was ready to come on the field, Guardiola preferred to start the match without the Norwegian forward. The coach explained this by strategic considerations and the necessity of rotation in the squad.
"We know that Haaland is an outstanding player, and his experience and skills can bring benefits to the team. However, today’s tactics propose different changes, and we are confident in the correctness of such a decision," - emphasized Guardiola.
