Erling Haaland
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Center Forward
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Jul 21, 2000 (26)
Left
6'5"
194 lb
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2026/2027 Premier League
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Substitution was planned
Haaland has no injury after asking to be substituted in Sunday's Nations League match against Portugal as the request was part of a plan to give him just over an hour of play because of accumulated fatigue, according to coach Stale Solbakken, per Irati Prat of Marca. "We had an honest conversation on Saturday, we analyzed every possibility that could arise."
Analysis: Haaland appeared to limp before leaving the pitch, but the substitution was a workload decision rather than a fitness concern, and he returns to Manchester City ahead of the Premier League restart with the visit to Liverpool on Sunday. He has scored five goals in five Premier League appearances this season and played 90 minutes twice during the break, so fatigue is the only factor for the club to manage.
Picks up apparent injury
Haaland would motion at his hamstring before asking for a substitute and exiting Sunday's Nations League Group Stage match against Portugal due to an apparent injury.
Analysis: Haaland would play for Norway up until the 67th minute Sunday but appeared to have picked up an injury, leading to his exit. The prolific goal scorer would motion to the back of his leg or hamstring area before asking for the substitute, typically not a bright sign. He will likely now head in for testing as Manchester City fans stress about his health, hoping only a minimal injury is declared. With Antoine Semenyo (ankle) also withdrawing from duty with Ghana, City could be facing an injury problem in the attack.
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