The Norway international was unexpectedly left out of the starting line-up for the trip to Elland Road and did not travel with the rest of the squad.
Omar Marmoush started up front in place of Haaland after the striker suffered an injury during training this week.
Erling Haaland injury update as the Man City star misses the match against Leeds United
Ahead of kick-off, City boss Pep Guardiola said Haaland’s injury was “not a major problem but he was not fit enough to play against Leeds this weekend.
“Two days ago he had some problems in training and a small injury,” he told Sky Sports. “Not a big problem, but not ready for today.
“We are without one top striker and we are playing with another top striker.”
Former Norwegian striker and reporter Jan Aage Fjortoft claims the 25-year-old could return to action next Wednesday when he hosts Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium.
Man City starts Xi against Leeds United: Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Ait Nouri, Rodri, Silva, O’Reilly, Marmoush, Cherki, Semenyo.
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