“Man City in Shock: Erling Haaland Rushes Home for Family Funeral, Likely to Miss Upcoming Clash Just days before a crucial showdown, Manchester City has been rocked by unexpected news—star striker Erling Haaland has returned to his home country to attend a family funeral, casting serious doubt over his availability for the highly anticipated match.” Full details :

“Man City in Shock: Erling Haaland Rushes Home for Family Funeral, Likely to Miss Upcoming Clash

Just days before a crucial showdown, Manchester City has been rocked by unexpected news—star striker Erling Haaland has returned to his home country to attend a family funeral, casting serious doubt over his availability for the highly anticipated match.”

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Man City in Shock: Erling Haaland Rushes Home for Family Funeral, Likely to Miss Upcoming Clash

 

Just days before a crucial showdown, Manchester City have been rocked by unexpected developments—star striker Erling Haaland has flown back to Norway to attend the funeral of a close family friend. His absence casts serious doubt over his availability for the upcoming match.

 

 

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Who passed away: The club confirmed that Haaland will be absent for this week’s Carabao Cup tie against Watford. He has returned to Norway to attend the funeral of Ivar Eggja, a family friend whom Haaland regarded as an uncle and confidant. Eggja had served as the best man at Haaland’s father Alf’s wedding and played a key role helping the family settle in each of Haaland’s club moves.

 

When and how he left: Haaland flew home on Monday to honor the funeral arrangements. It’s clear that he won’t be part of the matchday squad for the Carabao Cup tie.

 

His recent decisions: Interestingly, despite being granted compassionate leave earlier, Haaland chose to remain with the squad for high-profile fixtures—including Premier League matches against Brentford and Arsenal, and a Champions League game against Inter Milan.

 

Club support: Manchester City rallied around him—players offered support during training, and a wreath with a heartfelt message was presented to Haaland’s private box at the Etihad Stadium:

*“In tribute to our much loved friend, Ivar. You brightened our days on a regular basis and it feels very strange we will not see you again. Your smile, soul and pure effervescence for life will always be remembered!”*

 

Expected return: All signs point toward Haaland being fit to play again soon—reports indicate he’s expected to be available for City’s next Premier League fixture against Newcastle United on Saturday.

 

 

 

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