EPL: Haaland injury doubt ahead of Liverpool clash against Man City

Erling Haaland has failed to score in back-to-back games for Norway Photo: GETTY IMAGES

Man City and Norway forward Erling Haaland is an injury concern for Manchester City ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool after the striker limped off during Norway’s 2-1 Nations League defeat by Portugal.

As reported by BBC Sport on Sunday, Haaland signalled to the bench and was substituted in the 67th minute, with Jørgen Strand Larsen coming on in his place. The nature and severity of the injury are yet to be confirmed.

The setback comes at an important time for City, who travel to Liverpool on Sunday.

Haaland has scored seven goals so far this season and will be a major concern for manager Enzo Maresca if he is unable to recover in time.

Haaland had earlier gone close for Norway, dragging an effort wide, but could not help his side avoid a third consecutive Nations League defeat.

Norway took the lead in the 36th minute when Brentford defender Kristoffer Ajer controlled Martin Ødegaard’s cross on his chest before firing a superb half-volley into the top corner.

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Portugal responded almost immediately, with João Cancelo smashing a shot into the net from the edge of the box two minutes later.

Gonçalo Ramos then completed the comeback with 11 minutes remaining, stabbing home from close range following a lay-off from João Félix.

Portugal finished the match with 10 men after Francisco Conceição was sent off in the 87th minute for two quick bookings for dissent.

The victory secured Portugal’s place in the Nations League quarter-finals, while Norway remain bottom of the group with two matches left.

Manchester City will now await further updates on Haaland’s condition before Sunday’s meeting with Liverpool.

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