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Latest Erling Haaland injury update is bad vibes for Man City

Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland is hobbling a bit ahead of his return to Premier League play. How bad is his injury?

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 5:00 PM
Latest Erling Haaland injury update is bad vibes for Man City
Key Things to Know
  • Erling Haaland is an injury doubt for Manchester City after asking to come off during Norway's match against Portugal.
  • Norway coach Stale Solbakken stated that Haaland experienced a leg issue he had "bad vibes" about.
  • Haaland exited the international game with a visible limp, but no official medical diagnosis has been announced.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Erling Haaland's availability for Manchester City's upcoming clash against Liverpool is in doubt after he requested to be substituted in the 67th minute of Norway's match against Portugal. Norway coach Stale Solbakken reported that the striker felt tired and experienced a leg issue that Haaland had "bad vibes" about, subsequently leaving the field with a noticeable limp.

Neither Norway nor Manchester City have issued an official medical update confirming the exact diagnosis. Haaland was already scheduled for several days of rest before rejoining Enzo Maresca's squad ahead of their match at Anfield.

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