Erling Haaland faces a race to prove his fitness for Manchester City’s tilt at the Club World Cup next week.
The Premier League’s top scorer, who obliterated records during an astonishing first season in England, did not travel with the champions for Saturday's 2-1 win at Luton Town.
Haaland has a foot injury sustained during the midweek defeat by Aston Villa and could hardly walk the day after, according to Pep Guardiola.
The City boss insisted the issue is not a serious problem – but they will monitor the 23-year-old’s progress before jetting off to Saudi Arabia after Saturday’s game against Crystal Palace.