Haaland's Norway sub down to fatigue, not injury; City unconcerned

📰 Haaland's substitution on Norway duty, which worried Man City, was down to fatigue rather than injury. 📌 Key points 🇳🇴 Solbakken said Haaland was tired rather than injured. 🗣️ The pair had a heart-to-heart about his minutes the day before. ⏱️ Solbakken was pleased Haaland gave him 60 good minutes. ✅ According to The Times, City have no fitness concerns. 📅 Haaland has six days to rest before Liverpool on 11 October. 📝 What happened ⚽ Haaland signalled to the bench and came off midway through the second half of Norway's Nations League match against Portugal on 5 October. Norway lost 2-1, and City fans feared a muscle injury. 🗣️ Solbakken explained: "He was tired against Wales. That's why we had a heart-to-heart conversation yesterday." Having played the full 90 in Norway's previous three games, Haaland and his coach had discussed in advance whether he would play the second half against Portugal. 😌 Solbakken added that he was very pleased Haaland "managed to pull out 60 good minutes". The Liverpool Echo also reported that the substitution was about managing his workload, not an injury. 🏠 According to The Times, as reported by Read Man City, City have no concerns over Haaland's fitness either. 📊 By the numbers • Previous three Norway games: 90 minutes each • Against Portugal: around 60 minutes, Norway lost 2-1 • Recovery time before Liverpool: six days 🔭 Why it matters With Foden suspended for the trip to Liverpool, losing Haaland as well would have been a huge blow to City's attack. City face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday 11 October at 4.30pm UK time, then host PSG at the Etihad on the 14th.