Overview

• The Norwegian FA confirmed Haaland was among several players with heavy schedules sent home before a friendly against New Zealand.
• Haaland is not reported to have a new injury, with social media posts showing him relaxing and playing golf during the break.
• Norwegian media and new photos indicate he took a short trip to Spain after being released from national-team duty.
• He enters the club restart in prolific form, with nine Premier League goals in seven games and a recent hat-trick for Norway against Israel.
• City host Everton next before traveling to Villarreal in the Champions League as a dense run of fixtures resumes.