Erling Haaland has been ruled out of the Norway squad for Thursday’s friendly clash with Ireland.
The Manchester City striker was going to be the visitor’s star attraction at Aviva Stadium.
But the Norwegian FA confirmed his withdrawal tonight, although left the door open to Haaland playing against Finland on Sunday.
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Haaland, who played in City’s shock 2-1 home defeat to Brentford yesterday, has been nursing a foot injury since the end of October.