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Haaland is cleared by Norway after a freak bus accident that leaves him with a cut lip

Stale Solbakken, the coach of Norway's national team, said that Erling Haaland would be fit to play against Moldova on Tuesday even though he suffered a cut lip after the luggage door of the bus struck him.

On Sunday, the Manchester City player was exiting the back of the bus, outside the hotel where the team stayed, when the luggage door opened, striking him in the nose. Haaland revealed his injury on social networks, stating that he needed three stitches.

Solbakken, a Norwegian broadcaster, told NRK: "We should have been glad that it went well because this could have actually gone badly."

He added, "I think he went to the dental office, had some stitches and stopped the bleeding, but he's fine for the match."

Norway is chasing its first World Cup in over 25 years. They have won four of their four qualifying matches, while Moldova are bottom in Group I, with zero points. (Reporting and editing by Christian Radnedge in Gdansk)

(source: Reuters)