Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Jeremy Doku to Miss Club World Cup Final

Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Jeremy Doku will not be able to participate in the Club World Cup final due to their injuries. The trio watched City’s 3-0 semi-final win over Urawa Reds from the stands.

Fifa Rules Prohibit Injured Players from Participating in the Final

According to Fifa rules, players who did not feature in the semi-final matchday squad are not allowed to play in the final. This is a setback for Pep Guardiola, who had hoped for the trio to recover in time for the final.

City Faces Fluminense in the Final

The final will take place at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where City will face Fluminense. Guardiola may have to play without a recognized striker once again, as Julian Alvarez started on the bench in the semi-final.

Haaland’s Foot Injury Keeps Him Out of the Game

Erling Haaland has been sidelined for the past three City games due to a stress fracture in his foot. He traveled to Spain last week to consult with biomechanics expert John Haddad, who has been assisting him with his recovery from injuries since 2020.

De Bruyne Returns to Training

Kevin De Bruyne has returned to training for the first time since August while in Saudi Arabia. He will be hoping to regain full fitness soon.

Doku Aims to Recover for Premier League Clash

Jeremy Doku is targeting a return to fitness in time for City’s upcoming Premier League match against Everton on December 27.

Conclusion

Although Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Jeremy Doku will miss the Club World Cup final due to their injuries, City will still strive to secure victory against Fluminense. Guardiola may need to find alternative strategies in the absence of a recognized striker. Meanwhile, Haaland continues his recovery under the guidance of biomechanics expert John Haddad, while De Bruyne aims to regain full fitness. Doku is hopeful of returning for City’s Premier League clash with Everton.