Manchester City concerned about Haaland's injury
Erling Haaland requested the substitution in the 67th minute of the Nations League match against Portugal, after feeling discomfort, which has caused great concern at Manchester City with their next clash against Liverpool in the Premier League looming.
Concern at Manchester City
Luis Vieira José Luis Artús, journalist, expressed his worry at Manchester City following the loss of their star striker. He noted that Haaland's absence complicates the team's plans ahead of the encounter with Liverpool.
The Norwegian left the pitch with the score at 1‑1, requesting the substitution in the 67th minute. He was replaced by Strand Larsen. The match, played at the Estádio do Dragão in Porto, ended with a Portuguese victory of 2‑1.
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In a message addressed to Cristiano Ronaldo, Haaland said: “That left wing was a trap”. Portugal still does not miss Ronaldo, while Norway laments Haaland's absence.
Andrea Sánchez pointed out that Haaland's exit was due to his own foot, which raises hopes that the injury is not serious. However, time is pressing for the preparation of the next match.
The clash against Liverpool will be played at Anfield and is very close. The doubt over Haaland's availability adds an unknown to Manchester City's tactical setup.