Erling Haaland Suffers Injury Scare During Norway Duty

Manchester City faces a nervous wait over the fitness of star striker Erling Haaland after he limped off during Norway's Nations League defeat to Portugal on Sunday night. The forward signaled he needed to be substituted in the second half of the match.

Haaland's withdrawal comes just a week before Manchester City's pivotal Premier League fixture against Liverpool. He had been a consistent presence for Norway throughout the international break, starting all four of their Nations League games and scoring in earlier matches against Denmark and Portugal.

Portugal secured a 2-1 victory in the game with a late goal from Goncalo Ramos. This latest fitness concern for City follows news that Nico O'Reilly also withdrew from England duty mid-international break due to injury.

Haaland has enjoyed a strong start to the season for Manchester City, netting seven goals in as many appearances. The club currently leads the Premier League table with a perfect record. His availability and durability have been key to City's success, with the player having a history of maintaining fitness and playing through minor issues. Last season, he missed only one match due to a knock, and his most significant injury in the 2023-24 season did not keep him out for two months.