Man City Face Haaland Doubt Before AEK Athens
Manchester City head into their Champions League tie with AEK Athens facing a growing list of injury problems up front.
Top story: Haaland doubt leaves Maresca short of attacking options
Erling Haaland came off limping during Manchester City's 3-2 win against Ipswich, and he is now a question mark for the match against AEK Athens.
Antoine Semenyo is also injured, which means Enzo Maresca may have to find an alternative to lead the line. Haaland is the latest of several injury concerns the City manager has had to deal with.
Reports have outlined a number of possible solutions, including two false-nine candidates and an academy player, as City look at how to cope if their main striker cannot play.
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