‘It’s not easy’ – Maresca agrees with Haaland that players started season tired

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca stated on Monday that finding early-season form is difficult for players, agreeing with comments made by Erling Haaland about players starting the season tired.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of the club's Champions League opening fixture against Porto at the Dragao Stadium, Maresca specifically pointed to World Cup players, noting it is correct to observe fatigue in such athletes at this stage of the campaign.