Manchester City are facing concerns over Erling Haaland's fitness after the striker limped off during Norway's UEFA Nations League clash with Portugal on Sunday. Haaland asked to be substituted in the second half after appearing to suffer an injury, with Jorgen Strand Larsen coming on in his place in the 67th minute. This development has raised concerns about his availability for Manchester City's Premier League trip to Liverpool on October 11.
Haaland had featured for the full 90 minutes in each of Norway's previous three fixtures during the current international break. He scored twice in Norway's 3-2 victory over Denmark before finding the net again in their 2-1 defeat to Portugal in their first meeting. His latest injury concern will now leave Manchester City waiting for further medical assessments to determine the extent of the problem.
Manchester City manager, Enzo Maresca, will be hoping Haaland's injury is not serious ahead of the Premier League fixture. Haaland has made an impressive start to the season, scoring seven goals in seven appearances across all competitions for City. His potential absence would therefore represent a major concern for the club as they prepare for the difficult encounter at Anfield.
Manchester City are already set to be without Phil Foden for the trip to Liverpool as he continues to serve his suspension following a red card. Foden's suspension was a result of a red card he received in a previous match. The club will have to find a way to cope without two key players if Haaland's injury is serious.
There are also fitness doubts surrounding Nico O'Reilly and Antoine Semenyo, further adding to Maresca's selection concerns ahead of the Premier League fixture. The club will now await the outcome of Haaland's medical assessment before determining whether the Norwegian will be available for the clash with Liverpool.
Haaland's injury concern comes at a critical time for Manchester City, who are looking to maintain their momentum in the Premier League. The club will be hoping that Haaland's injury is not serious and that he will be available for the trip to Liverpool.
The outcome of Haaland's medical assessment will be crucial in determining the team's strategy for the upcoming match. If Haaland is unavailable, Maresca will have to consider alternative options to lead the team's attack against Liverpool.
Key points
- Manchester City are concerned about Erling Haaland's fitness ahead of their Premier League trip to Liverpool on October 11.
- Haaland limped off during Norway's UEFA Nations League clash with Portugal on Sunday due to an injury.
- Manchester City are already set to be without Phil Foden for the trip to Liverpool due to his suspension.
