Erling Haaland will miss Norway’s matches in opposition to Spain and Georgia of the EURO Qualifiers after sustaining an damage, the nation’s soccer affiliation mentioned on Tuesday.
Haaland suffered a groin damage after Manchester City’s 6-0 demolition in opposition to Burnley within the FA Cup quarterfinal on Saturday. The 22-year-old scored a hat-trick earlier than being subbed off within the 63rd minute.
“We hoped that this was just a familiarity that would carry over to Saturday, but after doing tests and examinations yesterday it became clear that he will not make it to the games against Spain and Georgia,” Norway’s soccer affiliation mentioned in a press release.
“After doing tests and examinations yesterday, it became clear that he will not make the matches against Spain and Georgia,” nationwide staff physician Ola Sand mentioned. “It is better that he then gets medical follow-up in the club.”
Haaland has been within the type of his life beneath Pep Guardiola, scoring 39 targets in 35 appearances throughout competitions for Manchester City. He has six hat-tricks beneath his belt this season, together with a five-goal recreation in opposition to RB Leipzig within the UEFA Champions League round-of-16.
Norway was drawn in group A alongside Cyprus, Georgia, Scotland and Spain. Stale Solbakken’s aspect will frist lock horns with Spain at La Rosaleda Stadium on March 26 (IST). Norway will additional tackle Georgia on the Adjarabet Arena on March 28.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com