Erling Haaland has suffered a setback in his comeback from injury and may not return before next month. 

Manchester City’s medical team withdrew the Norwegian striker from training this week and he will miss a ninth match when they travel to Newcastle on Saturday. 

The 23-year-old is struggling to beat a foot problem that left him unable to walk after last month’s loss to Aston Villa. Now boss Pep Guardiola hopes a week-long training camp in Abu Dhabi, with City flying on Wednesday, will boost his recovery. 

Guardiola has other fitness worries, with Jack Grealish struggling with a virus and John Stones also ruled out.

Manchester City’s medical team withdrew Erling Haaland from training this week and he may not return until February

Pep Guardiola confirmed that Jack Grealish will miss City’s clash with Newcastle due to a virus