Erling Haaland a doubt for Manchester City's Champions League clash with AEK Athens
Manchester City forward Erling Haaland faces a late fitness test ahead of Tuesday's game, while Antoine Semenyo is ruled out for eight weeks.
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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca faces a selection headache ahead of Tuesday's Champions League match against AEK Athens, with star striker Erling Haaland currently a doubt.
The Norway international, who scored twice in the 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town, suffered a foot injury during the match. He is set to be assessed following Monday's training session, though Maresca indicated the forward was feeling "quite good" on Sunday.
The situation is further complicated by the injury to Antoine Semenyo. The forward, who also featured against Ipswich, will be sidelined for approximately eight weeks due to a knee injury. This leaves Maresca with fewer attacking alternatives for the European fixture.
When asked about potential replacements, the Italian manager suggested Phil Foden could step into the "false nine" role. "Phil can be one of the solutions," Maresca noted. "He played already in the past in that position so could play again."
Other alternatives for the City boss include Iliman Ndiaye, who previously featured as a striker for Sheffield United, or utilizing Rayan Cherki in an attacking role, a tactical shift that has proven successful for the team in previous domestic cup competitions.