Pep Guardiola is managing Erling Haaland’s minutes as Manchester City worry about their star striker’s fitness ahead of the new season.
Haaland has been substituted at half time of their last two friendlies against AC Milan and Barcelona while others have been given longer run outs.
City face Manchester United in the Community Shield a week on Saturday before kicking off their Premier League defence at Chelsea.
‘Erling is not comfortable,’ Guardiola said. ‘We don't want to take risks. But sooner or later he has to take a step with training and minutes.