Pep Guardiola delivers latest Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne injury update for Chelsea FA Cup tie

Both Haaland and De Bruyne were named in the Citizens' starting lineup for Wednesday's second-leg showdown with Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals.

However, Guardiola confirmed after the match that the attacking duo asked to be taken off before his side were eliminated by Los Blancos on penalties.

Both Haaland and De Bruyne «could not continue» after picking up niggling issues; the former was taken off before the beginning of extra time, while the latter was withdrawn in the 112th minute.

Injuries have troubled the City pair throughout this season, particularly De Bruyne who was sidelined for around five months earlier in the campaign with a torn hamstring.

Guardiola has since issued a positive update on De Bruyne, but he was unable to confirm whether the playmaker or Haaland would be available for selection on Saturday.

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Guardiola said: «Kevin is well. Erling. we will see. I don't know I'm not a doctor. [Haaland] said a little bit niggles and we'll see his evolution in the next hours.

»It was a tough game [against Real Madrid]. 120 minutes of action. High intensity for both sides. Erling felt something. A muscular issue that meant he could not continue.

«Kevin was exhausted after five months out injured. That is normal. We will see tomorrow.»

«It's normal. The number of games this season and previous seasons, not much recovery and extra time and high intensity the way we play,» Guardiola added.

«We put a lot of pressure