Enzo Maresca plan and dad’s help – Erling Haaland has made a 30% leap to boost Man City

Erling Haaland has significantly improved his aerial output for Manchester City, scoring six headers across 13 goals in all competitions this season. Writer Simon Bajkowski reports that the improvement stems from individual practice, including training in the garden with his father Alfie, combined with tactical adjustments under manager Enzo Maresca that focus heavily on wing play and open-play crosses.

City have dramatically increased their crossing volume, with wingers like Iliman Ndiaye and Antoine Semenyo regularly supplying the Norwegian forward. Bajkowski argues that Haaland's surge in headed goals, alongside his broader international profile, will significantly strengthen his push for the Ballon d'Or.