NEWS · 18 Oct 2026
Maresca Plays Down Haaland Injury Fears After City Star Limps Off
Enzo Maresca has dismissed concerns about Erling Haaland’s fitness following the striker’s brief exit at the end of Manchester City’s 3-2 victory over Ipswich. The midfielder said the player was fine and would be back in training soon.
Manchester City secured a 3-2 win over Ipswich, keeping their Premier League title hopes intact. The match saw City’s attacking duo perform strongly, with Haaland contributing to the scoreline before the final minutes.
Late in the game, Erling Haaland limped off the pitch, prompting speculation about a possible injury. The move came after he had been involved in the action for most of the match.
In a post‑match interview, Enzo Maresca played down fears about Haaland’s fitness. He stated that the striker was fine and would return to training shortly.
The comments were aimed at reassuring fans and the media that Haaland’s exit was not a sign of a serious injury. City’s medical staff have not issued any official statement yet.
With the season progressing, City will rely on Haaland’s return to maintain their offensive threat. The club’s next fixtures will test the squad’s depth as they continue their push for the title.