Manchester City: Enzo Maresca clarifies the reality of Haaland’s injury

17.10.26 FT English Premier League

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Norwegian star Erling Haaland (26 years old) raised some concerns about his physical condition after Manchester City’s win over Ipswich Town (3-2) in the Premier League, having appeared to be struggling in the final minutes of the match.

City’s striker scored twice during the match before being involved in a heavy collision with Jack Clarke in stoppage time, prompting questions about the severity of the injury and its possible impact on his participation in the upcoming matches.

Maresca provides an update on Haaland’s injury

In comments made after the match, Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca played down concerns about the Norwegian striker’s condition, saying that he had not received any worrying information so far.

Maresca said: “We’ll see. Erling said he was fine and I have no information at the moment.”

According to Manchester Evening News journalist Jack Flintham, Erling Haaland is suffering from a foot injury and could return to action in the match against AEK Athens, scheduled for October 20.

Following this victory, the Sky Blues moved onto 21 points and retained top spot in the Premier League, while Arsenal are second with 15 points from 6 matches.

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