Manchester City’s preparations for their highly anticipated clash against Liverpool have been disrupted following an injury to star striker Erling Haaland. The Norwegian forward was forced off late in his country’s 2-0 friendly victory over Faroe Islands on Thursday night.
Haaland, who went down clutching his ankle in the final minutes of the match, is suspected to be dealing with a similar ankle problem that he has faced previously, according to Norway team doctor Ola Sand. This injury comes as a major concern for City manager Pep Guardiola, with the crucial match against Liverpool looming on November 25.
Having displayed admirable form this season, Haaland has scored 17 goals in just 18 appearances across all competitions. Any potential absence would pose a significant setback to City’s chances against Jurgen Klopp’s side. As of now, both teams occupy the top positions on the English Premier League table, with City leading on 28 points after 12 games and Liverpool closely behind on 27 points.
Guardiola faces an anxious wait to determine if Haaland can recover in time for the pivotal clash at Anfield in just over a week. As the season reaches a critical stage, the City manager will be hopeful that Haaland’s injury proves to be minor.
With City’s title aspirations heavily reliant on Haaland’s fitness and goal-scoring prowess, fans will be eagerly awaiting positive updates from the medical team. Meanwhile, Norway’s next fixture is another Euro 2024 qualifier against Scotland scheduled for November 19.
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