Having not participated in the 2024 European Championships in Germany, Erling Haaland will be able to boast of longer vacation days than some of his teammates ManCitybut the Norwegian striker understands the players’ fatigue. With all the competitions to play next season (with the Club World Cup on top), with over 70 games to play, the Norwegian giant has however raised the alarm about the players’ physical form, as well as their mental state that could cause concern.
“We all saw at the European Championships how tired the players were. You could see it from their level, you could see it from their faces how fed up they were with football, if you can say that,” explained the striker of ManCitydefeated in the pre-season friendly by Milan on tour in the United States. “The season will be like this, maybe not at the beginning. Some have not had many holidays … But we are made like this, I do not think we will be in shape for all the games. We can try, but it is difficult when you play 70 games a year,” he added.
A small sketch to highlight tonight, in the match between Milan and Manchester City. In the corridors of the dressing rooms of the respective teams, in fact, Haaland spent a few minutes of his time to greet Zlatan Ibrahimovic. From bomber to ex-bomber. A handshake, hug included, and a conversation with some laughter in the background.