Erling Haaland’s fitness worries City supporters. PDO
Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland did not participate in his team’s practice on Thursday.
The Norwegian already withdrew from the national team camp before the fjord’s European Championship qualifying opener against Spain, and now it seems strongly that the attacker will not be able to get on the field in Saturday’s top match against Liverpool either.
Haaland injured his groin in the Cup win over Burnley. After that, the player was flown to Barcelona for more detailed examinations.
Striker father and former City player Alf-Inge Håland assured then that the youngster would have the opportunity to play already on Saturday in the Pool match. Those hopes were practically buried on Thursday, when the player couldn’t participate in team training.
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It was already clear in advance that he was recovering from an appendectomy Phil Foden is on the side. Instead, the number one hitter got sick at the national team camp Ederson has returned to full playing condition.
Haaland’s absence makes a big dent in City’s attacking end. The Norwegian has scored 42 goals in 38 matches this season.