Manchester City receive a huge boost as common sense prevails in regards to City’s biggest weapon | OneFootball

In the crowded football calendar that exists nowadays, the opportunities for players to get any rest are almost non-existent. Between hectic club and international duties, players rarely get an opportunity to step away from the game. At times, it does feel like there is a lack of common sense regarding how much football players are expected to play. But in a rare occurrence, Manchester City have received an unexpected boost during the current international break. Erling Haaland has been released from his international duties with Norway earlier than expected. That is welcome news for Pep Guardiola’s side ahead of the busy run of fixtures they face in the coming weeks.

Erling Haaland has returned to Manchester City earlier than expected.

Following their 5-nil World Cup qualifier win over Israel, Norway are due to face New Zealand in a friendly. Ahead of their friendly against New Zealand, Norway released a group of players from international duty. Erling Haaland was one of the players allowed to return to their clubs early. A statement from the Norwegian FA confirmed the release of Erling Haaland from international duty. The statement said: “Sebastian Sebulonsen is in the Norwegian national team squad, he and Sverre Nypan are participating in today’s training.”

“Players with particularly tight match schedules are returning home: Alexander Sorloth, Julian Ryerson, Erling Braut Haaland, and Fredrik Bjorkan. Felix Horn Myhre is leaving the squad due to a sore ankle.”

Erling Haaland now gets an opportunity to rest before Manchester City’s fixture list ramps up.

Erling Haaland’s release from international duty ahead of schedule now gives Manchester City’s biggest attacking weapon the opportunity to rest before City’s fixture list ramps up. That is welcome news for Pep Guardiola’s side and the Norwegian international. As mentioned above, the opportunities for players to rest are becoming exceedingly rare in modern football. The fact that Erling Haaland now has a week to rest and recuperate before Manchester City return to action this weekend is a boost for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Manchester City take on Everton at the Etihad Stadium this Saturday in a crucial Premier League fixture. Following that match, they take on Villareal at the Estadio de la Ceràmica in their third UEFA Champions League league phase fixture. Erling Haaland should be well rested for what lies ahead for Pep Guardiola’s side after being released from international duty early. That is a massive boost for City as they will be hoping that Erling Haaland can continue his stunning start to the 25/26 season this weekend against Everton.