Haaland injury doubt for Liverpool clash after Norway scare

Erling Haaland is a doubt for Manchester City's Premier League trip to Liverpool on Sunday after limping off during Norway's Nations League defeat to Portugal, according to multiple reports.

The striker asked to be substituted during the match and left the pitch in the 67th minute, as reported by The Independent. TEAMtalk and Sports Mole also noted that Haaland left the game early, with the incident leaving Manchester City concerned just a week before the Liverpool showdown.

Norway coach's update

Norway's head coach has issued an update on Haaland's condition, with Le Figaro quoting him as saying: "He was simply exhausted." The coach's comments have been interpreted as a warning about the striker's fatigue, according to the French newspaper.

The Evening Standard reported that Haaland is now uncertain for the match against Liverpool, while The Guardian's roundup of the Nations League action mentioned that Haaland limped off in Norway's loss to Portugal.

What it means for Manchester City

Manchester City are set to face Liverpool on Sunday, and the potential absence of their star striker would be a significant blow. TEAMtalk highlighted that the injury update comes ahead of the Liverpool v Man City match, and Sports Mole noted that City have received a fresh update on Haaland before the Premier League fixture.

The Daily Mail also reported that Haaland's early exit has left Manchester City sweating just a week before the Liverpool showdown. No further details on the nature or severity of the injury have been provided by the sources, and the club has not yet issued an official statement.