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Man City run Erling Haaland risk after ‘fatigue’ warning and transfer decision

Erling Haaland has played more than most over the past two years and he will be relied upon again as Manchester City travel to Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday

By Alex James · Manchester Evening News

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Alex James warns Manchester City are risking Erling Haaland's fitness following fatigue concerns and lack of backup depth.
Norway manager Stale Solbakken warned that Haaland was thoroughly spent due to heavy club and country fixture workloads.
Haaland is confirmed fit to start for City against Liverpool after an injury scare against Portugal.

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Manchester Evening News writer Alex James argues Manchester City risk overworking Erling Haaland following national team fatigue warnings and summer transfer choices. Haaland is fit to face Liverpool on Sunday despite being substituted during Norway's defeat to Portugal, but Norway manager Stale Solbakken warned the striker was thoroughly spent due to an extreme workload.

James notes that selling Omar Marmoush to Tottenham leaves City without a natural alternative striker, viewing Antoine Semenyo as an emergency option. Solbakken's fatigue assessment serves as a warning for manager Enzo Maresca ahead of key fixtures against Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain.

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Man City run Erling Haaland risk after ‘fatigue’ warning and transfer decision

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