Norway striker Haaland pulls out of squad to face Scotland with ankle injury

Erling Haaland has pulled out of the Norway squad to face Scotland on Sunday due to an ankle injury.

The striker twisted his ankle after coming on in a 2-0 friendly win over the Faroe Islands on Thursday, although he carried on until the end.

It is his second ankle issue this month after he came off at half-time in the 6-1 demolition job of Bournemouth on November 4, raising concerns he may not be fit to play in the marquee fixture against the Reds.

Relief for City comes with confirmation from Norway's team doctor, Ola Sand, that the issue is not serious, but 'he is in so much pain and somewhat restricted function' that he will be unable to take to the field at Hampden Park.