Haaland to miss Norway’s match against Scotland with injury

Erling Haaland will miss Norway’s final European Championship qualifier against Scotland after injuring his foot in a friendly against the Faroe Islands, his team doctor said on Saturday. country.

The Manchester City striker suffered a knock during Thursday’s friendly but was able to finish the match.

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“The injury is not serious, but he is in so much pain and his functions are somewhat limited that the match against Scotland unfortunately comes a little too early,” team doctor Ola Sand said in a statement. .

Norway are third in the group and cannot finish in the top two, with Spain and Scotland having already secured their places at Euro 2024. But Norway could still qualify if they make the playoffs.

Haaland is Norway’s top scorer in the qualifiers with six goals and head coach Stale Solbakken has said he will not join his team.

“It’s obviously a shame that Erling won’t be ready for Sunday’s game, but we’re not going to bring in a replacement,” he said.

“It’s a great opportunity for the team’s offensive players.”

City will also be sweating on their fitness as Pep Guardiola’s side host Liverpool in a top-of-the-table clash next Saturday after the international break. Haaland is the Premier League’s top scorer this season with 13 goals.