Maresca eyes rest for busy dad Haaland as Manchester City prepare for Porto
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is considering resting star striker Erling Haaland due to his heavy workload for both club and country. Maresca noted that Haaland's priorities have shifted since becoming a father, and the team needs to manage his physical fatigue to prevent injury.
Why it matters
Player load management is a critical issue in modern professional sports as schedules become increasingly congested.
Erling Haaland has matured into a complete person since the birth of his son, according to Enzo Maresca. Photograph: Ed Sykes/Action Images/Reuters Erling Haaland has matured into a complete person since the birth of his son, according to Enzo Maresca. Photograph: Ed Sykes/Action Images/Reuters Manchester City Maresca eyes rest for busy dad Haaland as Manchester City prepare for Porto Norwegian forward has played every minute of season
Parenting duties have changed player’s ‘priorities’
Prefer the Guardian on Google Enzo Maresca believes Erling Haaland has become “complete” as his priorities have changed after the birth of the Manchester City No 9’s son two years ago.
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