Injured striker Haaland to miss Scotland match

Published on: 18 November 2023

Erling Haaland scored Norway's opener in their 2-1 loss to Scotland in JuneEuro 2024 qualifying: Scotland v NorwayVenue: Hampden Park, Glasgow Date: Sunday, 19 November Kick-off: 19:45 GMTCoverage: Listen on BBC Radio Scotland Extra, live text on the BBC Sport website & app

Norway striker Erling Haaland will miss Sunday's final Euro 2024 qualifier against Scotland on Sunday, his federation has confirmed.

The Manchester City forward, 23, picked up a foot injury in Thursday's friendly win against Faroe Islands.

Scotland and Spain have qualified for next summer's finals in Germany, with Norway currently third in the group and with a possible play-off route.

The Norwegian Football Federation says Haaland's "injury is not serious"

"He is in so much pain and somewhat restricted function that the Scotland game unfortunately comes a little too early, says national team doctor Ola Sand," the NFF said on their website (translated).

Norway will not call up a replacement for the match.

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Scotland beat Norway 2-1 in Oslo in June and trail Group A leaders Spain by two points going into the final round of games. Spain host Georgia on Sunday while the Scots and Norwegians play at Hampden.

Georgia led Scotland twice but ultimately drew 2-2 in Thursday's penultimate qualifier, while Spain beat Cyprus.

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