Erling Haaland Injury Update: Why Was The Norwegian Taken Off In The Second Half Of Portugal vs Norway?

Norway suffered the same fate against Portugal in the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 as they had a week ago, with Goncalo Ramos scoring the winner for the Selecao once again, helping them maintain their unbeaten run in the group stages.

The Norway national football team were actually in the lead through Kristoffer Ajer, but Joao Cancelo and Ramos took matters into their own hands to give them another drubbing, this time away from home.

Amidst all this, there's something even more concerning for a section of the fans, as it seems that the Erling Haaland injury in the Portugal vs Norway game is a real thing. So what actually happened to one of the best strikers in the world currently? Let's find out.

Haaland Limps Off In The Second Half Against Portugal

Erling Haaland seemed to limp off in the 67th minute following a stretch of play in which he didn't seem to be fully fit to continue the rest of the game. He came agonizingly close from a tight angle to put Norway in the lead just minutes before he was subbed off, which could be the reason for an unwanted strain in one of his leg muscles.

The Manchester City forward was replaced by Jørgen Strand Larsen and was given a hug by manager Ståle Solbakken as he came to take his seat on the bench. However, there's not much clarity on the Erling Haaland injury update.

A statement has yet to be issued by the Norwegian FA or the team management on the Erling Haaland injury update. The doctors will assess him after the game and see where things stand.

This is the last thing that Manchester City would want, along with all the chaos that the club has been in following their being found guilty of breaching the financial rules of the Premier League.

Enzo Maresca's side head into the Premier League season again as they face a strong contender for the title, Liverpool, next, and missing their star performer, who has scored five in five league games this season, could put their ambitions of a precious three points in jeopardy.

With Nico O'Reilly already pulling out of the England squad and now concerns regarding the Erling Haaland injury, it remains to be seen how the club deals with these two issues as they gear up for a title charge.

The return date of Erling Haaland is still uncertain; we will keep you updated according to the recent developments in the player's injury status.