Major Erling Haaland scare given to Man City as injury concerns increase ahead of Liverpool match.
The striker’s ankle problem, wh
ich kept him out of action against Bournemouth two weeks ago, has returned.
Erling Haaland hurt his ankle while playing for his country, leaving Manchester City worried about his availability.
In Norway’s friendly victory over the Faroe Islands, Haaland entered the game at halftime and went down late, clutching his ankle.
Despite looking to be in a lot of agony, he continued to play until the finish.
Ola Sand, the team doctor for Norway, disclosed that following the game, communication was established with both City and Mario Pafundi, the sports therapist for the squad, who frequently accompanies Haaland on international trips.
Before a pivotal stretch of games following the international break, it will be of serious worry to City.
The first game back under Pep Guardiola’s direction is at home against Liverpool on Saturday lunchtime. A week later, the team travels to play in-form opponents. Villa Aston
Sand confirmed that Haaland’s ankle injury, which took him off the field against Bournemouth earlier this month, is a recurrence.
gets a slight twist in his ankle, where he is a bit vulnerable.
It hurts a lot right away, and then it goes away pretty quickly. Then we’ll see tomorrow how he is then.
“Now he will receive some treatment, then there will be peace and rest and then we will see how he is tomorrow morning.
City goalkeeper Ederson is already a doubt for the Liverpool match, having withdrawn from the Brazil squad after picking up a foot injury against Chelsea, while Rodri was not risked for Spain’s clash against Cyprus after feeling “discomfort” in training.
He told TV2, “It was pretty much the same as what happened against Bournemouth a week and a half ago.
“He’s got it previously as well. He sustains a little twist in his ankle, making him somewhat exposed.
It aches a great deal at first, but it passes really soon.Then, we’ll check in on him tomorrow.
He will now receive some medical attention, after which there will be quiet and relaxation, and we’ll check on him early the following day.”
Ederson, the goalkeeper for City, is already ruled out of the Liverpool encounter after withdrawing from the Brazil team due to a foot injury sustained against Chelsea.
Rodri, on the other hand, was not included in the starting lineup for Spain’s match against Cyprus due to “discomfort” during training.
Prior to a busy stretch of games, there are questions about the fitness of Nathan Ake, Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes, Sergio Gomez, and John Stones. Kevin De Bruyne is still out.
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