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Workload Concerns over Haaland After Man City Striker Asks to Come Off During Norway Loss – WTOP News

Ståle Solbakken said he spoke with Haaland about fatigue after the striker played 60 minutes and asked to leave the match.

  • On Sunday, Erling Haaland gestured to Norway's bench to be substituted in the 67th minute during a 2-1 Nations League loss to Portugal in Porto.
  • Norway coach Ståle Solbakken revealed a "heart-to-heart conversation" with Haaland regarding his heavy workload ahead of the match, expressing concern about fatigue accumulating across multiple games.
  • Haaland holds a record 65 goals in 59 appearances for his country, yet failed to score against Portugal or Wales in recent Nations League matches.
  • Manchester City faces scrutiny regarding a financial case, with Haaland's fitness critical before the Premier League club's match at Liverpool next Sunday.
  • The striker was seen limping on the field, raising physical concerns after a demanding summer World Cup run that preceded his return to club competition.
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Workload concerns over Haaland after Man City striker asks to come off during Norway loss

PORTO, Portugal (AP) — Norway coach Ståle Solbakken revealed he had a “heart-to-heart conversation” with Erling Haaland regarding concerns about the striker's heavy workload ahead of a Nations League loss

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Erling Haaland has been burdened by four international matches in 11 days. Half an hour after the match against Portugal, he headed for the private plane

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Erling Haaland, a 26-year-old scorer from Norway and Manchester City, worried his club this Sunday night. Indeed, he asked to go out from the 65th minute against Portugal (Ligue des Nations) when there was 1-1 (winner 2-1 of the Portuguese). What to fear is an injury, with matches [...]

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VG broke the news in Oslo, Norway on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
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