Manchester City fans could receive a major boost after manager Enzo Maresca revealed that Erling Haaland could be available for the upcoming clash against AEK Athens.

The Norwegian striker's fitness remains under assessment, with Maresca confirming that the final decision will depend on how the forward responds during the team's latest training session.

Speaking about Haaland's condition, Maresca said there was a possibility that the prolific goalscorer could feature in the match, although he stopped short of guaranteeing his availability.

“Haaland can be available against AEK Athens. We'll see, we have a session now,” Maresca explained.

The manager also provided an encouraging update on the striker's recovery, suggesting that his condition had improved compared with the concerns raised after the previous game.

“We had some doubts after the game. He was quite good yesterday, better. We'll see today,” he added.

Those comments offer hope to supporters eager to see Haaland back in action. His presence could prove valuable, particularly given his reputation for turning promising attacking situations into goals.

However, the team will be cautious about rushing the striker back before he is fully ready. The latest training session is expected to provide a clearer picture of whether he can safely return to competitive action.

For now, attention remains firmly on Haaland's fitness, with supporters waiting for confirmation ahead of the encounter.

His potential availability would be encouraging news, but the final decision rests with the technical staff after assessing his condition.

Until then, fans will have to wait patiently to discover whether one of football's most feared forwards will be ready to take the field against AEK Athens.

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