Haaland returns to training ahead of Liverpool clash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 07:14 · Archive

Erling Haaland returned to Manchester City's training ground after limping off in Norway's international match.

Erling Haaland returned to Manchester City's training ground on Thursday after limping off during Norway's Nations League fixture on Sunday. The striker requested to be substituted in the second half of Norway's match, which ended in a 2-1 defeat.

Norway manager Stale Solbakker suggested the substitution was due to fatigue rather than injury. Solbakker said of Haaland: 'He was tired against Wales. That's why we had a heart-to-heart conversation yesterday. We went through the possible options.' Solbakker described Haaland as 'thoroughly spent' after playing four matches in ten days for his country. Haaland was among players granted extra days off by their clubs before returning this week.

Manchester City face Liverpool at Anfield this weekend. Manager Enzo Maresca was expected to provide a fitness update on Friday. City are without a true backup striker, making Haaland's availability significant for the match.

Haaland returns to training ahead of Liverpool clash — Image: Evening Standard

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In this story: Erling Haaland · Manchester City · Norway · Enzo Maresca · Stale Solbakker · Liverpool · Anfield

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