Erling Haaland Injury: According to Erling Haaland’s father, the Norwegian football star’s availability for Manchester City’s game against Liverpool in early April is uncertain. Haaland has had a phenomenal debut season in the Premier League, scoring 28 goals in 26 matches and extending his impressive record of scoring from his time at Borussia Dortmund over the past three years. Follow Premier League Live Updates on InsideSport.IN
Last weekend, the striker experienced groin pain during the match against Burnley, raising concerns about his well-being. The Football Association of Norway has confirmed that Haaland will not be available for their upcoming matches against Spain and Georgia due to the injury.
Alfie Haaland admits his son is ‘touch and go’ for the Liverpool game.
🗣 “You can’t just go two weeks without training and then jump right into a fight There must be a progression there. It is about how he responds to treatment in the next few days.” pic.twitter.com/Ha3NjSEoaQ
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Erling Haaland Injury: Norweigan misses International break
After departing Norway’s training camp in Marbella, Spain, Haaland traveled to Barcelona to see a physician whom his club has consulted in the past. Following the medical checkup, he then returned to his residence in the city of Costa del Sol.
Erling’s father, Alfie, who has previously played for Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, and Manchester City, stated that it is uncertain whether his son will recover in time for Manchester City’s clash with Liverpool on April 1st.
Erling Haaland Injury: Alfie Haaland gives updates
Alfie told Norway’s TV 2 Sport, via the Times: ‘Manchester City has a partnership with a hospital in Barcelona so he has been there for further checks and treatment.‘
‘Now he has been [in Marbella] for a couple of days with the physio from the club. Firstly, I’m not a doctor and secondly, I think it’s ‘touch and go’, yes. You can’t just go two weeks without training and then jump right into a fight. There must be a progression there.
‘They can gamble on it, but if he doesn’t get proper training with the team, then he won’t play. It is about how he responds to treatment in the next few days. He needs a lot of care.‘
Alfie added that Erling is ‘doing well, but he is very sad’ to be missing out on the opportunity to line up for his nation during the Euro 2024 qualifiers.
Premier League: Manchester City vs Liverpool
On April 1st, Manchester City will host Liverpool, followed by a trip to Southampton a week later, as Pep Guardiola’s team attempts to catch up to Arsenal in the Premier League standings.
They have a busy schedule ahead, with two quarter-final games against Bayern Munich interspersed with a Premier League match against Leicester City.
The team will be hoping for Haaland’s swift return to fitness ahead of these crucial fixtures. Haaland has been in outstanding form this season, scoring a total of 42 goals in 37 games across all competitions, including eight goals in his last two games before sustaining the injury.
