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Rodrigo: Each team member will have a key role to play The Norwegian joined in the summer having scored 86 goals in 89 games in two and a half seasons for Borussia Dortmund. And in Europe his form has been perhaps even more impressive, with the striker netting 23 Champions League goals in 19 games. Haaland’s remarkable form has continued in the Premier League, with his tally of 10 goals in his first six games setting a new record. Guardiola says he is happy with the way Haaland has settled but is only insisting his entire squad play at their best to help City win major silverware. “All the players who come here were brought here by the club to make us better, that’s logical,” Guardiola said. “If we rely on Erling’s shoulders, we will not win the Champions League. CITY+ | SIGN UP FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT “Hopefully we can do it. He came here because we convinced him. We didn’t have strikers and he felt he could play with us. “He has settled in well, like with Julian and the other new players. “I completely understand why everyone is talking about Erling, but I have six new players and I want them settled as quickly as possible. “We won’t win just because of Erling, but he has a special talent and can definitely help us solve problems. But if we don’t play well, we won’t win.”
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City’s travel squad for Sevilla revealed Meanwhile, Guardiola will be without John Stones and Kyle Walker for Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League Group G opener against Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. Stones trained on Monday morning in Manchester but did not make the trip to Spain, while Walker came off with 10 minutes remaining in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Aston Villa. Both players have muscle injuries and that means new signing Manuel Akanji could make his debut against the La Liga side. “John and Kyle are injured,” Guardiola said. SUBSCRIBE TO THE OFFICIAL MAN CITY PODCAST “He [Stones] arrived this morning feeling well. “We are lucky that Akanji is here, that’s why the club moved quickly and we brought players in this position. “John and Nathan [Ake] they are not reliable enough right now week in, week out. But it is what it is. “With this incredible program, players cannot sustain this demanding scenario for a long time.”
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Monday Index: Your guide to the city’s next week Three City games will be broadcast on UK BT Sport next month, including our Champions League games against Borussia Dortmund and FC Copenhagen. To sign up for a 30-day BT Sport monthly pass for £25, click here
