Erling Haaland suffers injury concern on international duty

Manchester City are facing a nervous wait to determine the extent of an injury sustained by Erling Haaland while on international duty. The striker was forced off in the 67th minute of Norway's UEFA Nations League match against Portugal after showing visible signs of a muscular problem.

Despite the concern, the forward was able to leave the pitch unaided, even embracing his replacement, Jorgen Strand Larsen, as he headed to the dugout. However, the timing of the incident has caused immediate alarm for the Premier League side as they approach a pivotal stage of the season.

The club are preparing for two major tests in the coming week: a trip to Anfield to face Liverpool on Sunday, followed by a Champions League showdown against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Losing their main goalscorer, who has already netted seven times this term, would force a significant tactical rethink.

City are currently waiting for definitive scan results to confirm if any long-term damage has been done. The uncertainty comes at a time when the club is already navigating a period of off-field turbulence following financial breach allegations, adding further pressure on the squad to remain focused.

Norway ultimately fell to a 2-1 defeat in Lisbon, leaving them at the bottom of their Nations League group after three consecutive losses, despite an early goal from Brentford defender Kristoffer Ajer.