Premier League: Erling Haaland injury: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland has overcome injury issues that have hampered him in recent seasons and defended the Premier League club’s decision to send a physiotherapist along with the striker on international duty. Haaland, who joined City from Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund, struggled with a hip flexor muscle injury last season but has played in all seven of City’s league games this campaign, scoring 11 goals. Follow Premier League LIVE updates on Insidesport.IN
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When asked about City physio Mario Pafundi traveling with the Norwegian striker during the international break, Guardiola told reporters: “It’s not weird. When there are events like the European cups or World Cups, many physios go with players.” Congratulations! You have successfully cast your vote Login to view the result “Always I said to the club the most important department in the backroom staff, everyone is important, but the most important is the physios. They take care of the lads,” Guardiola added, speaking ahead of City’s derby clash against Manchester United.
“Erling last season struggled a lot in Dortmund, most of the year he was injured. He arrived here with problems after a small surgery in the summer. He started work with Mario, with (Manuel) Rico and other the guys. “Thanks to them, and of course his work ethic, he can play regularly, which last season wasn’t possible… Mario and Erling like each other and he asked him to go to Norway, and they did that.” City, who are second in the league standings, host fifthplaced United on Sunday
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