Haaland blames Keane for recent injury problems

Alf Inge Haaland blames Roy Keane for the injury problems which have ruined his career in the last year.

But he has refused to comment on whether he will take out legal action against the Manchester United midfielder.

Keane's revelation in his autobiography that he deliberately tried to injure Haaland in the Manchester derby 18 months ago.has left him open to the prospect of being sued by both City's insurers and the player, who may opt to try to recoup lost income and personal sponsorship deals.

Haaland said today he did not want to comment on the possibility of legal action but did say that Keane's horror tackle had been the beginning of months of despair.

"I can only state that the period since that particular match has been difficult," said the Norwegian.

"I've never been fully fit since that episode."