Erling Haaland, the Norwegian striker for Manchester City, has been hit with an injury during a crucial time of the season. As reported by 90min, Haaland's father Alf-Inge Haaland has expressed concerns over his son's return to the team ahead of their upcoming game against Liverpool on April 1st. While he acknowledges that he is not a doctor, Alf-Inge Haaland emphasized that the recovery process will take time.
Haaland suffered a groin injury during Manchester City's 6-0 victory against Burnley in the FA Cup on March 19th. Despite the hat-trick he scored during the match, the injury is a cause for concern for the team. Although Haaland was initially focused on preparing for the Euro 2024 qualifiers with the Norwegian national team, his doctors advised him to return to Manchester City for further evaluation.
Haaland's history of groin injuries is a cause for concern, as he missed six matches for Borussia Dortmund last season due to the same issue. In the past four seasons, Haaland has also suffered from 14 other injuries ranging from knee to muscle strains. Manchester City is currently competing in three major competitions - the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League. They are currently chasing Arsenal with an eight-point difference in the Premier League, with a game in hand. The team is set to face Liverpool and Arsenal on April 1st and 27th, respectively.
Haaland's return to the team is crucial, as he has scored 42 goals across all competitions this season, just two short of the record held by Mohamed Salah and Ruud van Nistelrooy (44 goals) for the most goals scored in a single season in English football. With the team's success hinging on these crucial matches, Manchester City is hoping for Haaland's speedy recovery to secure their chances at winning the Premier League and advancing in the Champions League.
