What must Pep Guardiola have felt when he got the news that Erling Haaland was withdrawing from the Norway squad without kicking a ball?
Haaland couldn't shake off a groin issue from Manchester City's win over Burnley, it got worse, and tests confirmed he wouldn't be able to play for Norway against Spain and Scotland this week. His dad Alfie has since confirmed that Haaland has gone to City's partner hospital in Barcelona for further check-ups.
Guardiola's last message to his players was a simple one: don't get injured, and look after yourselves. It seems Haaland already was injured, but nonetheless it was the nightmare start to an international break for Guardiola. Since then, things have looked up.
