Erling Haaland Rested for Carabao Cup Match Against Brighton

Erling Haaland will not participate in Manchester City's Carabao Cup fourth round match against Brighton. Manager Enzo Maresca has decided to rest the striker as part of a planned break for several players.

Following a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, Haaland is one of five regulars who have been given three days off. Maresca indicated that this decision is also influenced by the upcoming schedule, as City is set to face Brighton again in the Premier League shortly after.

The club has confirmed that there are no injury concerns regarding Haaland, who has previously been rested in this competition. The starting lineup for the match includes several changes, with Marc Guehi as captain and Geronimo Rulli in goal.