Guardiola remains without a host of defenders, including Nathan Ake, John Stones and Manuel Akanji, plus Ballon d’Or winner Rodri. Oscar Bobb will hope to be involved for the first time since August after training and being involved in a behind-the-scenes friendly since recovering from a broken leg.

Manchester City will hope to take a near-full squad to the FIFA Club World Cup as their injury list shortens towards the end of the campaign.

"Hopefully for the end of season and FIFA Club World Cup he will be ready," Guardiola said Tuesday after his star striker met with specialists on Monday.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will miss between five and seven weeks of action because of a left ankle injury, Sky Blues coach Pep Guardiola told reporters Tuesday.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will be out of action for up to seven weeks after suffering an ankle injury, manager Pep Guardiola said ahead of Wednesday's Premier League home game against Leicester City.

Erling Haaland, Oscar Bobb and Rodri latest news and return dates - Man City are sweating on the fitness of Erling Haaland following his withdrawal against Bournemouth

The Norwegian hitman sustained the injury against Bournemouth on Sunday and Pep Guardiola is busy preparing for his absence.

The 24-year-old has only missed one Premier League game so far this season, February's 2-0 loss against Liverpool.