Borussia Dortmund relaxed about Erling Haaland situation as Norway say he must quarantine

Erling Haaland could still miss Borussia Dortmund’s game against Hertha Berlin, with Norwegian authorities demanding that he continue his 10-day quarantine in Germany.

Erling Haaland returned to Dortmund on Sunday as Norway’s game against Romania was cancelled after Omar Elabdellaoui tested positive for COVID-19. Reports in Germany claimed that he would not have to undergo a ten day quarantine. But the Norwegian authorities now claim that players who left the national team camp must stay in quarantine even after leaving the country, and a violation could carry a fine or a prison sentence under the country’s law. According to Kicker, Borussia Dortmund are fairly relaxed about this issue.

Those in charge at Borussia Dortmund assume that Haaland will be subject to German law, and not Norwegian law in Germany. They feel that the 20 year old will be available for selection this weekend after three negative COVID-19 tests. The striker has already been tested twice, and the results of both tests were negative.

Kicker add that the Black and Yellows want to clarify with the authorities as soon as possible on whether or not Haaland can be used in the game against Hertha Berlin.

Ruhr Nachrichten, meanwhile, report that the threat of the prison sentence would probably not apply to Haaland, and he could face a fine of 2000 euros instead. They, too, claim that as far as Borussia Dortmund are concerned, Haaland can play against Hertha Berlin after negative COVID-19 tests.

RB Leipzig and Hertha Berlin are in a similar situation, with both teams having players from the Norwegian national team in their squad. It will be interesting to see how this situation plays out in the coming days, and whether or not Haaland is allowed to play this weekend.