Norwegian football star Erling Haaland is facing persistent ankle issues that have resurfaced during his recent international match. As a result, concerns are growing over his fitness ahead of Manchester City's highly anticipated clash against Liverpool.

Haaland Battles Ankle Problem

During a friendly match against the Faroe Islands, Haaland experienced immense pain after going down with an ankle injury. However, the determined player continued to play until the end of the game.

Similar to Previous Injury

The national team's doctor revealed that Haaland's current ankle issue is similar to the one that forced him off the field during City's dominant victory over Bournemouth earlier this month.

Norway Doctor Monitoring the Situation

Mario Pafundi, the medic for both Manchester City and the Norway national team, is closely monitoring Haaland's condition. The Norway doctor, Ola Sand, explained that the player's ankle is vulnerable to twists, causing immediate pain that subsides quickly.

Rest and Recovery for Haaland

With Norway's hopes of automatic qualification dashed, Haaland will have the opportunity to rest and recover before their final qualifier against Scotland. City, on the other hand, will anxiously await his condition as they have a crucial match against Liverpool following the international break.

Positive Signs for Haaland

Despite the injury scare, Haaland managed to recover and play in the subsequent match against Young Boys after his previous ankle problem against Bournemouth. Norway coach Stale Solbakken remains hopeful that Haaland's current situation will have a similar positive outcome.

Other Injury Concerns for Manchester City

Pep Guardiola's team has faced several injury concerns during the international break. Midfielder Rodri was withdrawn from Spain's match against Cyprus as a precaution, while goalkeeper Ederson, defender Nathan Ake, and summer signings Mateo Kovacic and Matheus Nunes also had to withdraw from their national squads.