‘Oh no!’, ‘We’re finished’, ‘Hope it’s not serious’ – Man City fans bemoan Erling Haaland injury news

Erling Haaland will miss Norway’s upcoming games against Spain and Georgia after reportedly picking up a groin injury.

The forward netted a hat-trick in Man City’s recent 6-0 win over Burnley in the FA Cup but it seems to have come at a price after the forward picked up the injury.

Norway have now confirmed via a statement that Haaland will be returning back to England to work on his fitness with City’s medical staff – meaning he will not feature in matches against Spain and Georgia during the international break.

“Erling Braut Haaland had some pain in his groin after the match against Burnley,” Norway said.

“We hoped that this was just a familiarity that would carry over to Saturday, but after doing tests and examinations yesterday it became clear that he will not make it to the games against Spain and Georgia.

“It is better that he receives medical follow-up at the club, says national team doctor Ola Sand. Haaland thus travels home from the national team meeting.

Norway’s head coach Ståle Solbakken said: ‘Erling took it hard when he realized that he could not fight for the team.

‘Fortunately, there is still plenty of self-confidence, talent and cohesion in this group to win points in the next matches.

‘We are not going to hang on one millimeter, but continue our work to be maximally prepared for Saturday and Tuesday’.

The news was shared on Twitter by City Xtra and it attracted plenty of attention from the club’s supporters.

@SxrgioSZN: “Oh no”

@AguxroRole: “We’re finished.”

@jknamespace: “Hope it’s not serious”

@Remy_smith7: “This can’t be happening 😭.”

@MCFC_Buckers: “This better be some sort of prank fellas.”

@aXtrips: “Oh ffs, always hate this international breaks 🥶 but at least he will get 2 weeks rest.”

@BurnerPep: Unfortunate but ‘best’ it happened at the start of the international break. Hopefully he’ll be recovered for when the PL returns 🙏.”