 is slightly behind Phillips (shoulder) after both had surgery earlier in the autumn. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS Asked if they are likely to play for their clubs before heading to Qatar, Guardiola said: 'I don't know. 'He's doing partial training sessions with the team so not contact yet but we will see the evolution and the needs. 'I know how important the World Cup is but I'm not going to use a player if they are not ready in physicality or rhythm. 'My feeling right now is all the games will be tight with an incredible amount of games in a short space of time. 'So I don't think against Fulham with the quality of the opponent and Brentford it will be tight, similar to Leicester and that's why we will evaluate if he is in the best condition to play. 'We've been impressed with Kyle's recovery but he is late compared to Kalvin. 'It's likely, from){kind=link}
PEP GUARDIOLA says Erling Haaland is on track to return against Fulham on Saturday.
The Norwegian forward missed Saturday’s win at Leicester due to a foot injury – and will not face Sevilla at the Etihad on Wednesday night.
However, there have been signs of progress in recent days and the Manchester City boss is hopeful Haaland will be ready at the weekend.
With City’s place at the top of their Champions League group assured, Pep does not feel there is any need to take a gamble on his top scorer.
Guardiola said: “For Wednesday, he is not available.