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Pep Guardiola didn't tell Erling Haaland why he's been dropped for Man City game

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola didn't tell Erling Haaland why he dropped him for their Champions League clash with Copenhagen.Guardiola benched Haaland for the first time in a competitive match since his £50million move from Borussia Dortmund in the summer.

The Norwegian goal machine has scored in all but two of his 13 appearances so far this season, notching a ridiculous 20 goals already.But with City cruising their way to qualification in Group G, he was rested in Denmark ahead of their Premier League trip to Liverpool on Sunday (October 16).READ MORE: Mega release clause in Erling Haaland's contract can only be triggered by certain clubsAsked if that match had any bearing on his team selection, Guardiola told BT Sport: "Nothing.

The guys who haven't played are tired. That's why we put fresh legs."Then on Haaland specifically, the Spaniard added: "I didn't speak with him.

I don't give to my players the decisions we take, the reasons why. They wouldn't understand it, they want to play."Guardiola shared a similar sentiment earlier in the season.

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