Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has cast doubt over Erling Haaland's involvement against Liverpool on Sunday and also confirmed that John Stones is likely to undergo surgery.

Updates on Haaland, De Bruyne, and StonesIn the wake of a stellar 4-0 triumph over Newcastle, Manchester City’s upbeat momentum met a harsh reality check in Madrid.

Pep Guardiola has revealed that Erling Haaland remains a doubt for Manchester City ’s Premier League match against Liverpool on Sunday. When asked about Haaland’s availability, Guardiola replied: ‘I don’t know yet. ‘Tomorrow will know it, I don’t know yet.’

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Manchester City centre back John Stones could be facing surgery and a long layoff, said coach Pep Guardiola, who reiterated his belief on Friday that the crowded game schedule is to blame for mounting injuries.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said defender John Stones faces a long spell on the sidelines and may have to undergo surgery in the next few days

Pep Guardiola says John Stones will be out for two or three months, following the injury he sustained in Manchester City’s Champions League fixture against Real Madrid.The City boss said the

Man City wait on Erling Haaland as John Stones faces lay-off. Erling Haaland remains a doubt for Manchester City's clash with Liverpool on Sunday in the Premier League.