Erling Haaland has aired his sadness at seeing a close friend exiled, asking "Jack Grealish where are you?" as Manchester City head to America.
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- Premier League giants heading to the States
- Ready to chase down a global crown in America
- England international left out of travelling squad
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The Premier League giants are preparing to get their FIFA Club World Cup campaign underway. Pep Guardiola’s side will have a few days acclimatising to conditions in the United States before facing Wydad AC on Wednesday.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Norwegian frontman Haaland, on the back of a 2024-25 campaign that delivered another 31 goals, is set to figure prominently for City as they attempt to make history by becoming the first team to win the expanded 32-team Club World Cup crown.
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DID YOU KNOW?
While Haaland has an important role to play in Guardiola’s plans, England international Grealish has been left at home. The 29-year-old playmaker was omitted from the City squad that has more major silverware in its sights.
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Haaland is disappointed not to have a regular travelling companion by his side, with the 24-year-old posting a sad picture of the empty seats next to him on the plane as City jetted across the Atlantic.
