Workload Concerns over Haaland After Man City Striker Asks to Come Off During Norway Loss
Ståle Solbakken said he spoke with Haaland about fatigue after the striker played 60 minutes and asked to leave the match.
- On Sunday, Erling Haaland gestured to the bench to be substituted in the 67th minute of Norway's 2-1 Nations League loss to Portugal in Porto.
- Norway coach Ståle Solbakken revealed a "heart-to-heart conversation" with Haaland regarding the striker's heavy workload after playing full matches in three consecutive Nations League fixtures.
- Haaland has scored a record 65 goals in 59 appearances for his country, though he failed to score against Portugal and Wales in recent international matches.
- Manchester City faces scrutiny regarding a financial case, with Haaland's fitness critical ahead of the Premier League club's match at Liverpool next Sunday.
- The striker was seen limping on the field, raising physical concerns after a busy summer World Cup run that preceded his return to club play.
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Workload concerns over Haaland after Man City striker asks to come off
PORTO, Portugal (AP) — Norway coach Ståle Solbakken revealed he had a “heart-to-heart conversation” with Erling Haaland regarding concerns about the striker’s heavy workload ahead of a Nations League loss to Portugal in which the Manchester City
Ståle Solbakken admits that Haaland needed to breathe after the defeat against Portugal on Sunday.
Norway boss warns of heavy toll on ‘thoroughly spent’ Haaland
Norway striker Erling Haaland is showing signs of physical fatigue following a relentless run of matches for club and country, raising concerns over his punishing workload. The 26-year-old Manchester City forward was substituted after 67 minutes as Norway lost 2-1 away to Portugal in Nations League Group A4 on Sunday. Haaland was among several high-profile […]
As the matches with Manchester City chained up and at the end of the international window with Norway, superstar Erling Haaland showed signs of fatigue.
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Workload concerns over Haaland after Man City striker asks to come off during Norway loss
PORTO, Portugal (AP) — Norway coach Ståle Solbakken revealed he had a “heart-to-heart conversation” with Erling Haaland regarding concerns about the striker's heavy workload ahead of a Nations League loss
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