Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has suffered an injury during Norway's Nations League clash with Portugal. The forward asked to be substituted and departed the pitch in the 67th minute.
Clearly limping, the Norwegian managed to leave the field unaided, even attempting a smile as he embraced his replacement, Jorgen Strand Larsen, on his way to the dressing room.
This muscle injury poses a significant blow for Manchester City, as they face two critical matches ahead: an away trip to Liverpool in the Premier League followed by a home match against PSG in the Champions League. The coaching staff will now have to await the results of scans, fearing the potential loss of a player who has already netted seven goals this season.
The match itself ended in a disappointing 2-1 defeat for Norway. Kristoffer Ajer had given the Norwegians an early lead with a stunning strike, but goals from Joao Cancelo and Goncalo Ramos secured victory for Portugal. This marked the third consecutive defeat for Norway, leaving them rooted to the bottom of their group.
Haaland's injury comes against the backdrop of serious off-field troubles for Manchester City. The club has recently been found guilty of financial misconduct, and while the hierarchy has lodged an appeal, maintaining focus on the football aspect during such turbulent times is proving extremely challenging.
