Haaland and O’Reilly Fitness Updates Ahead of Man City vs. Nottingham Forest

Pep Guardiola will assess the fitness of Erling Haaland and Nico O’Reilly in training before deciding on their availability for Manchester City’s Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday evening.

Haaland’s Recovery

Haaland missed Manchester City’s 1-0 win at Leeds United last Saturday due to a minor injury sustained in training. Guardiola stated that the Norwegian striker “feels much better” but his participation against Forest will depend on Tuesday’s training session. Source

O’Reilly’s Ankle Problem

Nico O’Reilly is also a doubt for the match after being forced off with an ankle problem during the game against Leeds. Guardiola confirmed that a decision on O’Reilly’s availability will also be made after training. Source

City’s Form and Title Race

Manchester City are currently on a strong run of form, unbeaten in nine games across all competitions, with six consecutive wins. They are five points behind league leaders Arsenal, but have a game in hand. Source Guardiola emphasized the importance of focusing on the present and securing points against Nottingham Forest, who are battling to avoid relegation.

Guardiola’s Respect for Nottingham Forest

Guardiola expressed his respect for Nottingham Forest and their manager, Vítor Pereira, recalling a tough match against Pereira’s Wolves side in the past. He highlighted the quality of Forest’s players, including Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Elliot Anderson. Source

Match Details

Manchester City will host Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, March 4th, at 19:30 (UK time). Tickets are available for purchase, starting from £25 for adults and £23 for U18s. Hospitality packages are also available. Source