Erling Haaland: Man City Receive Star Striker’s Injury Update After He Was Spotted Limping

Erling Haaland: Man City Receive Star Striker’s Injury Update After He Was Spotted Limping

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:15 PM
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  • Erling Haaland left Man City fans worried after he was subbed off during their side's 0-0 Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund
  • The 22-year-old forward is said to have complained of a foot injury, leading to his substitution after just 45 minutes of action
  • However, his injury is said to be not as serious as it was initially thought following further tests at the Manchester Institute of Health & Performance
  • The development means the youngster could be back in contention when City take on Leicester this weekend in the Premier League

Manchester City have reportedly received Erling Haaland's injury update after he was spotted limping towards the club's medical centre on Wednesday, October 26.

Haaland has enjoyed a blistering start to life since he joined the Premier League champions from Borussia Dortmund in the summer.

The Norwegian hotshot has scored an eyewatering 22 goals across all competitions since his move to the Etihad Stadium.

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Erling Haaland looks dejected during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace at Etihad Stadium. Photo by James Gill.
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Seventeen of those goals have come in the Premier League from 11 matches, while the other five have been scored in the Champions League.

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However, earlier in the week, the youngster sent Man City and Pep Guardiola into a panic over his fitness.

So serious it was that Guardiola had to hook him after just 45 minutes of action during Tuesday's 0-0 Champions League draw against Borussia Dortmund.

It is understood that he had complained of a foot injury during the clash leading to his substitution.

State of Erling Haaland's injury

According to Metro UK, Haaland went in for tests at the Manchester Institute of Health & Performance, close to City’s training ground, on Wednesday.

The move was aimed at determining the extent of the striker's injury after he was seen limping.

The Daily Star reports that Haaland was cleared of any ‘serious damage’ to his foot, meaning he could return to action sooner than it was expected.

Given the development, it is likely Haaland will be in contention when Man City take on Leicester in their next Premier League fixture this weekend.

Guardiola slammed for taking off Haaland

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on fans’ reaction to Erling Haaland's substitution on Tuesday night, October 25.

Many of the fans had no idea Haaland was suffering from a knock at the time, and they took to social media to express their discontent, especially after Riyad Mahrez missed the penalty.

Haaland is well on course to break a stunning record in the Premier League this season.

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