Erling Haaland injured ahead of Liverpool vs Manchester City clash | See pics

The news was broken by Norway team doctor

Erling Haaland injury news Erling Haaland in pain during Norway's match against Faroe Islands | Reuters

Manchester City's star striker Erling Haaland "might have" aggravated a left ankle injury during his national duty on Thursday, reports said. However, the number 9 was not pulled out and played on until the final whistle.

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Haaland came on as a halftime substitute for Norway in a 2-0 win over the Faroe Islands in a friendly and sustained a little twist in his ankle. The news was broken by Norway team doctor Ola Sand post the game, the Associated Press reported.

According to Dr Sand, Erling Haaland's ankle was a little bit vulnerable.

"It really hurts right away, and then, it goes away pretty quickly. So, we'll see tomorrow how he is, Sand told Norwegian TV.

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Norway coach Stale Solbakken said it was an injury Haaland "has had before.

Haaland came off with an ankle injury in the 6-1 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League on November 4. He started in Manchester City's next game three days later.

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Pep Guardiola's City, the leader, plays second-place Liverpool when the Premier League returns on November 25. 

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