"These early-season international breaks are always a nervous time for clubs, managers, fans - and especially fantasy football players. The stop-start nature of the first three months of the domestic season, which currently sees breaks in September, October and November for international fixtures, is set to be revamped next year, but until then, there'll be more sleepless nights from various stakeholders over the fitness of key players."
"Norway are currently looking to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1998 - and just the fourth time ever - taking a huge stride towards qualification on Saturday, when Haaland's hat-trick helped them secure a 5-0 victory over Israel in UEFA qualifying Group I. That victory means the Norwegians sit six points clear of Italy, ahead of the Azzurri's clash against Israel on Tuesday night."
"In the aftermath of this win over Israel, Norway announced that Haaland was being released early from international duty and would not play in Tuesday's friendly against New Zealand, and would instead be returning to his club side, Manchester City. But before Manchester City fans - and FPL managers - despair, the Norwegian FA confirmed that Haaland's early return was not due to any injury."
Early-season international breaks create concern for clubs, managers, fans and fantasy football players due to stop-start domestic schedules in September, October and November. Erling Haaland was released early from Norway duty after scoring a hat-trick in a 5-0 UEFA qualifying win over Israel that moved Norway six points clear of Italy in Group I. Haaland will miss Tuesday's friendly against New Zealand and return to Manchester City. The Norwegian FA confirmed the early release was not caused by injury. Haaland has already scored 12 goals for Manchester City this season and surpassed 50 international goals last week.
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