Manchester City striker Erling Haaland required three stitches after suffering a facial cut from a bus door during international duty with Norway, according to Norwegian publication VG.
The 24-year-old posted images on Snapchat showing the injury under his lip with the caption explaining he was \"banged out by a bus door.\" VG reported Haaland was struck by a luggage door while exiting the team bus.
Norwegian media confirmed the injury is not serious and won\'t impact Haaland\'s playing status. The striker maintained his sense of humor about the incident, joking on social media that the cut \"looked good.\"
Norway faces Moldova in their next World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Haaland scored the decisive penalty in Thursday\'s 1-0 victory over Finland, maintaining Norway\'s perfect record through four qualifying matches.
The incident comes as Haaland prepares for a crucial Premier League fixture following international duty. Manchester City hosts rivals Manchester United on Sunday in a highly anticipated Manchester derby.
Stale Solbakken\'s Norway side currently leads their World Cup qualifying group with maximum points. The team has shown strong form under Solbakken\'s management in the current campaign.
Haaland\'s availability for both Norway\'s upcoming qualifier and City\'s derby appears unaffected by the unusual accident. The striker has been in excellent form for both club and country this season, making his continued participation crucial for both teams\' ambitions.
Via ESPN