Why Erling Haaland did not start for Norway as Man City ace Rodri makes Saudi Arabia plea
manchestereveningnews.co.ukHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for Friday, September 8. Erling Haaland was simply rested for Norway in Thursday's win over Jordan ahead of a more important game next week, but Manchester City may be concerned over the nature of Nathan Ake's half-time substitution during the Netherlands' win against Greece.
Haaland has scored six goals so far for City this season to add to his 52 last term, and has gone to international duty to try and help Norway improve their qualifying position for Euro 2024 next summer. READ MORE: Delap explains what is expected of City loan players Norway are third behind Scotland and Georgia in Group A, ahead of Spain by a point but have played two more games than the Spaniards.
Qualification for the top two spots may be difficult, so a home victory over second-placed Georgia is essential on Tuesday. Read about City’s Nathan Ake injury concern here >>> Rodri believes the footballing authorities in Europe must do more to 'control' the exodus of players who have opted to join the Saudi Pro League.
Dozens of European players left their clubs to join the new era in Saudi Arabia, including Manchester City pair Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte.
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