Haaland Unlikely to Return Against Wolves Despite Training Resumption

Erling Haaland, who has been sidelined since March with an ankle injury, has returned to full training but is unlikely to feature in Manchester City's upcoming match against Wolves. Manager Pep Guardiola confirmed Haaland’s progress, but he does not expect him to play this week. Meanwhile, Rodri is also progressing in his recovery from a knee injury.

With Erling Haaland returning to full training, Manchester City fans were hopeful of his participation against Wolves. However, manager Pep Guardiola has downplayed these expectations, stating that despite Haaland’s progress, he is unlikely to feature in Friday’s Premier League match. Haaland has been sidelined since March due to an ankle injury suffered during City's FA Cup quarter-final win over Bournemouth.

Meanwhile, Rodri, who has been out since September with a serious knee injury, is also stepping up his training, though Guardiola refrained from giving a specific timeline for his return. Rodri himself remains hopeful of playing before the end of the season, but Guardiola stressed caution in rushing his recovery.

City, currently battling for Champions League qualification, will face Wolves, who are in strong form under new manager Vitor Pereira, having secured six consecutive victories. Guardiola highlighted Wolves' impressive quality and tactical approach, calling the game another crucial match for City’s top-four aspirations. Additionally, some City supporters are continuing protests over ticketing issues, with Guardiola expressing support for their right to voice concerns.