Borussia Dortmund appeals to Norway about Erling Haaland

Borussia Dortmund continues to trust in a speedy return of its exceptional striker Erling Haaland. “We hope that he will be available again for the home game against Mainz on October 16,” said licensing director Sebastian Kehl SID on Monday.

In the WAZ Kehl also asked the Norwegian Association for understanding that Haaland will remain in Dortmund.

“Basically, all clubs are obliged to retire,” he said: “But Erling is currently injured, couldn’t play for us recently and won’t be able to take part in team training the following week. I think that’s why the Norwegian Association has so much confidence in us and in him. “

However, the Norwegian association has not yet completely given up its hope. “We expect Erling to be out, but we are still in dialogue with the club and we still have some hope,” coach Stale Solbakken was quoted as saying in a statement.

Meanwhile, BVB sports director Michael Zorc is not only hoping for the healing effects of the international break at Haaland. “You can see that a lot of the players didn’t have the right preparation,” said Zorc. “A lot of the players who weren’t enough on Saturday will probably be back in two weeks.”

Giovanni Reyna (muscle injury) and Mahmoud Dahoud (overstretched knee ligament), for example, may return. “Hopefully Erling Haaland too,” said Zorc. The indispensable striker has stubborn muscular problems in his thigh.