RB Salzburg striker Erling Haaland struggling to make Liverpool clash

Football
30 Sep 2019 • 4:35 PM MYT
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Red Bull Salzburg's star striker Erling Braut Haaland is struggling to be fit for Wednesday's visit to Liverpool in the Champions League.

The 19-year-old frontman has plundered 17 goals in 12 appearance for the Austrian side this term, including a hat-trick in their Group E opener with Genk earlier this month.

However, the Norwegian forward is now a doubt for the game with illness, with the club's sporting director detailing the importance of the next 48 hours.

Sppeaking to Viasat, Salzburg sporting director Christoph Freund: "The next two days are important. He is checked by a doctor every day.

"He's sick, and we don't quite know when he will be back. Hopefully over the next few days."