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  "id": 12094694,
  "title": "Nations League: Man City suffer Haaland injury blow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/nations-league-man-city-suffer-haaland-injury-blow",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T07:02:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/05/nations-league-man-city-suffer-haaland-injury-blow/"
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  "account": "Manchester City are bracing themselves for a potential setback as Erling Haaland's fitness remains questionable following his injury during a UEFA Nations League match against Portugal. The striker was substituted in the 67th minute of the game, having played the full 90 minutes in the previous three matches. Haaland has been in stellar form, scoring seven goals in seven games across all competitions for City this season, including a brace in the 3-2 win over Denmark and a goal in the 2-1 defeat to Portugal. Manager Enzo Maresca will be eagerly awaiting a medical update on Haaland's condition before the team's upcoming Premier League match against Liverpool on October 11. Additionally, City will be without Phil Foden for the Liverpool game due to a red card ban, and there are also concerns over the availability of Nico O'Reilly and Antoine Semenyo.",
  "summary": "Manchester City will be sweating on Erling Haaland’s fitness after he limped off against Portugal in a UEFA Nations League clash on Sunday. Haaland asked to be substituted in the second half of the match and was replaced by Jorgen Strand Larsen in the 67th minute. The striker had played every minute of their previous three […] Nations League: Man City suffer Haaland injury blow",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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