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Haaland Forced Off Injured as Norway Lose 2-1 to Portugal

By Hugo Brennan

Haaland Forced Off Injured as Norway Lose 2-1 to Portugal

Erling Haaland’s international evening ended early as Norway fell 2-1 to Portugal, with the striker leaving the pitch midway through the second half after reporting a muscular problem.

Quick facts

  • Norway lost 2-1 against Portugal.
  • Haaland suffered a muscle-related injury during the match.
  • The Norwegian forward was substituted 20 minutes into the second half.

The setback came in a difficult result for Norway, who were beaten by Portugal despite having their leading forward available for the opening stages of the contest.

Haaland was unable to continue after feeling discomfort in his muscles and was taken off around the 65th minute. No further details on the severity of the issue were provided.

His fitness will now be closely watched by Norway as the international window continues, with the national side awaiting clarity on whether the forward will require time away from action.