Manchester City star Erling Haaland is set to miss Norway’s next two Euro qualifiers against Spain and Georgia after picking up a groin injury.
Haaland, who recently scored five goals for Manchester City against Leipzig in the Champions League and a hat-trick against Burnley in the FA Cup, complained of groin pain after Manchester City’s match against Burnley on the weekend.
Haaland left the Norwegian national team’s training camp in Marbella, Spain, to undergo a medical checkup with his Premier League club, according to the Norwegian Football Federation.
“We hoped it was just a discomfort that would pass by Saturday, but after tests and examinations yesterday it is clear that he will not be ready for the games against Spain and Georgia,” team doctor Ola Sand was quoted as saying in a statement.
In their Euro 2024 qualifying group A debut, Norway will face Spain in Malaga on Saturday, followed by Georgia in Batumi on Tuesday.