The 20 million that would keep Haaland out of the Liverpool game

The match between Manchester City and Liverpool is attracting attention across the continent, and with good reason, as these two teams always end up providing a great spectacle. In addition, the teams are in first and second place in the standings, so it will be crucial the outcome of this match from which the Reds could come out with a big advantage if they win.

The great momentum of the two teams, in large part, is due to the high level of play shown by two of their best players in particular. The battle between Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah is a close one, with the two strikers being the top scorers in the tournament, which makes this match a match of high standards for both teams.

Before this match there are already some doubts about whether Haaland will be able to play next Saturday against Liverpool, due to some physical problems, however Guardiola could leave the Pole on the bench and save him so that he does not have any problem to play next Tuesday 28th when the Citizens welcome RB Leipzig of Germany in Manchester, in the Champions League, and this match is of vital importance for Man City to secure the leadership of group G.

Pep Guardiola's decision to rest Erling Haaland would be because of the €20 million given to the winner of the Champions League, where the Citizens are top of their group, but if they lose their next game against RB Leipzig they could drop to second place, complicating their situation. So Guardiola would give preference to the Champions League and rest Haaland for the match against Liverpool.

The replacement for the Citizens

With the possibility of Haaland not playing the match, this place would be filled by the Argentine Julián Álvarez, who will have even more difficulty to face Virgil Van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté, who are going through a great level. Julián Álvarez has seven goals and five assists this season, while he has not scored a goal for his national team since the start of the season.