Haaland has scored 27 goals in all competitions this season but new signing Omar Marmoush last week netted a hat-trick against Newcastle, suggesting City do now have other good attacking options.
Haaland missed City’s Champions League defeat by Real Madrid in midweek after hurting his knee in the closing stages of the encounter with Newcastle last Saturday.
Erling Haaland remains a doubt for Manchester City’s clash with Liverpool on Sunday while defender John Stones is facing another lengthy lay-off.
Manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday he was unsure whether the 24-year-old will be fit as the champions host Premier League leaders Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium this weekend.
The club had been hopeful the Norwegian could feature, and scans have not indicated any damage, but Haaland felt pain on the day of the game and consequently remained on the bench.
