Overview
- Pep Guardiola warned that any Manchester City player returning more than three kilograms heavier would not travel for the December 27 match at Nottingham Forest.
- Players were weighed before the break and checked again on December 25, with indications from club and player posts suggesting the squad broadly met the target.
- Erling Haaland posted a scale reading of 94.4 kg with the caption “Tutto bene!” on X, drawing roughly two million views within a few hours.
- Guardiola said he had gained four to five kilos during the holidays, although he led training and is set to be on the bench for the Premier League fixture.
- Manchester City does not release a formal squad list in advance, so any selection consequences would become clear when the lineup is announced before kickoff.