Erling Haaland exits early in Norway's 2-1 loss to Portugal

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Erling Haaland exits early in Norway's 2-1 loss to Portugal
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Erling Haaland was substituted in the 67th minute during Norway's 2-1 defeat to Portugal in the UEFA Nations League. The striker limped off, raising concerns for Manchester City ahead of their key matches. Norway manager Ståle Solbakken clarified that Haaland's exit was due to fatigue rather than injury, noting he had a discussion with the player regarding his heavy schedule. Teammates supported this sentiment, emphasizing the toll of his busy calendar. Manchester City's medical staff will monitor Haaland's fitness before their upcoming Premier League game against Liverpool.

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  • •Haaland substituted in the 67th minute against Portugal.
  • •Norway lost 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League match.
  • •Ståle Solbakken cited exhaustion, not injury, for the substitution.
  • •Manchester City's staff will assess Haaland's fitness ahead of Liverpool.
  • •Haaland's busy schedule may have contributed to his fatigue.
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Norway manager Ståle Solbakken addresses Erling Haaland's early exit ahead of Anfield.

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