Manchester City and Arsenal, Premier League title contenders, will be closely watching a crucial contest on Tuesday evening before their weekend clash.
During the ongoing international break, Pep Guardiola and his coaching staff are already feeling the impact of national team duties with several fitness concerns emerging.
The most significant problem arose over the weekend when Kyle Walker was forced to withdraw from action against Brazil due to a suspected hamstring injury.
Following Walker’s withdrawal from the England squad, news from Portugal indicated that Matheus Nunes had a minor foot injury, causing some concern.
New updates from the Norway national team could leave both Manchester City and Arsenal on edge, as Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard, along with City’s Erling Haaland and Oscar Bobb, are set to start in Norway’s friendly against Slovakia on Tuesday evening.
This match comes just days before the Manchester City vs. Arsenal showdown in the Premier League, with national team coach Ståle Solbakken confirming the players’ eagerness to participate.
For Manchester City and Pep Guardiola, the upcoming game against Arsenal kicks off a crucial period with high-profile fixtures, including Premier League matches against Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, an FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea, and a UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.
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