Borussia Dortmund’s striker Erling Haaland will have to wait until 2021 to get back on the field. The team announced on Wednesday that the 20-year-old wonderkid suffered a hamstring injury that rules him out for the remainder of the year.
Haaland is expected to return to action in January following Bundesliga’s winter break.
This news is a big blow for Dortmund, especially considering the fact that Haaland scored almost half of the club’s goals this season. The Norwegian star has 10 goals and two assists in just eight Bundesliga matches, while also adding six in the UEFA Champions League and another in the DFL-Supercup.
Borussia is currently sitting at No.4 in the Bundesliga standings, trailing leaders Bayern Munich by four points. They are on top of their UCL group, however, and will most likely make it to round 16 regardless of their last match’s result against Zenit Saint Petersburg.
Erling Haaland was the focal point of Dortmund’s attack since joining the club from Red Bull Salzburg in January. He is already touted as one of the best strikers in the world, having impressed everyone with his finishing ability around the goal. In 32 games wearing Borussia’s jersey, Haaland already has 33 goals to his name.
These standout performances sparked interest from some of the biggest clubs in Europe, who are reportedly already plotting a way to lure Haaland away from Germany. Manchester United is mentioned as his biggest suitor, but Real Madrid is reportedly also monitoring his availability.
