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Dortmund star Haaland likely out until Christmas with injury, confirms father

Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland will likely be out until at least Christmas with a hip injury, his father Alf-Inge has confirmed.

The 21-year-old has not played since October 19, and Dortmund will now be forced to do without their top striker for several more weeks.

Haaland, who has 13 goals in 10 games this season, appears likely to be sidelined until the new year

What was said?

"He's doing relatively well considering the situation, but he'll be out for a little while," Alf-Inge told TV 2 Norway of his son's injury. "It would be a bonus if he gets some games before Christmas, but it's rather unlikely.