Haaland missed last weekend’s 1-0 victory over Leicester City after being substituted at half-time in the midweek goalless draw with Borussia Dortmund.
The Blues have already guaranteed top spot in Group G of this year’s UEFA Champions League with three victories and two draws from our five matches so far.
On Wednesday, we will play the sixth and final match in the group against the side we defeated 4-0 in Spain in September.
Speaking to the media in his pre-match press conference on Tuesday, Guardiola said he is optimistic for a quick return for the Norwegian striker.
“Tomorrow he is not available,” he said.
“He feels better compared to Saturday and Sunday but he is not 100% and we don’t want to take a risk, it makes no sense.
“Hopefully he will be back for Fulham. Every day he is feeling better.”
Kalvin Phillips‘ shoulder injury means he is also unavailable for the Champions League encounter. The England midfielder has not featured for City since 14 September.
The boss gave an update on his continuing recovery ahead of the 2022 World Cup, starting later this month.
“He is doing partial sessions with the team,” said Guardiola.
“Contact not yet but we will see his evolution. We know how important the World Cup is but we can’t use a player who is not ready.
“My feeling now is it will be tight [to make the World Cup]. There are many things involved. I don’t think [he will play] against Fulham and even Brentford - it will be similar games to Leicester. We need players in the best condition.”
City v Sevilla coverage
Minute-by-minute text updates will begin in our Matchday Centre at 18:00 (UK) with our Matchday Live show set to start just before 19:00 (UK).
The Matchday Live team will reconvene for a half-time debrief before a more in-depth post-match verdict after the full-time whistle.
The guests will also answer viewer questions throughout the broadcast, with audience participation actively encouraged on Matchday Live. To get in touch, send a WhatsApp to: +447537186538.
During the game you can listen to live audio commentary from Alistair Mann while our text commentary continues.
Highlights from the match can be found later in the evening, while a full-match replay will also be available to CITY+ subscribers from midnight following the game.
