Erling Haaland withdraws from Norway squad with groin problem

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is out of Norway’s opening Euro 2024 qualifiers through injury. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA

Erling Haaland has withdrawn from the Norway squad ahead of their opening Euro 2024 qualifiers because of injury.

The prolific Manchester City striker is suffering from pain in his groin following Saturday’s FA Cup win over Burnley and has returned home from the national team camp, the Norwegian Football Federation has announced.