Haaland Leaves Injured: Which Matches Could He Miss?

Erling Haaland raised concerns at Manchester City after leaving Norway's match against Portugal with an apparent muscular injury.

Haaland Asks to Be Substituted Against Portugal

Erling Haaland has become a major concern for Manchester City after leaving the UEFA Nations League match between Norway and Portugal with an injury.

The Norwegian striker asked to be substituted around the 65th minute after being involved in an attacking play. After attempting to finish the chance, Haaland gestured toward the bench to indicate that he was experiencing discomfort and needed to leave the match.

While Jorgen Strand Larsen prepared to come on, the striker remained on the field for a few more minutes. However, Haaland was visibly limping during the plays he was involved in before officially being replaced in the 67th minute.

Initial signs point to a possible muscular issue, although the exact diagnosis and severity of the injury are still unknown.

One relatively encouraging sign was that Haaland was able to walk off the field on his own. The striker even smiled and hugged Strand Larsen before making his way to the bench.

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The situation is particularly concerning because of Manchester City's immediate schedule, with two important matches coming up in the next few days.

The first will be against Liverpool next Sunday at Anfield. With limited recovery time available, Haaland's availability remains in doubt as the club waits to learn the results of further medical evaluations.

Another major test will follow. The next Wednesday, the English side will face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League, another match the striker could be at risk of missing if a muscular injury is confirmed.

For now, the information provided does not establish how long Haaland could be sidelined. Everything will depend on the severity of the issue he suffered while playing for Norway and the results of subsequent medical tests.

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Key Takeaways

Erling Haaland asked to be substituted during Norway's match against Portugal.
The striker showed signs of an apparent muscular issue.
Haaland walked off the field on his own in the 67th minute.
His availability against Liverpool is in doubt.
He could also be at risk of missing the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain.