Due to a groin injury, Norway’s top striker Erling Haaland will miss the nation’s upcoming Euro qualifiers against Spain and Georgia, the Norwegian FA announced Tuesday.
Haaland, who recently scored a hat-trick and five goals for his team Manchester City against Leipzig in the Champions League and FA Cup, recently complained of groin pain after the Burnley encounter.
According to the Norwegian Football Federation, Haaland departed the national team’s training camp in Marbella, Spain, to visit his Premier League club for further medical attention.
“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.
Norway will play two away games in their Euro 2024 qualifying group A debut, first against Spain in Malaga on Saturday and Georgia in Batumi on Tuesday.
