Maresca agrees with Haaland that players started season jaded
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Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca stated on Monday that his players are experiencing fatigue early in the season. Speaking at the Dragao Stadium ahead of the club's Champions League opener against Porto, Maresca noted that it has been difficult for players who participated in the World Cup to reach peak form quickly.
Maresca’s comments align with sentiments expressed by striker Erling Haaland regarding the physical toll on the squad. The coach acknowledged that the observed exhaustion among these players is a valid concern as the team prepares for their upcoming European fixture.
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The CitizenHighlights agreement with Haaland regarding player fatigue
Express TribuneFocuses on the coach's direct admission of player tiredness