Monitoring the condition of Erling Haaland with the Norwegian national team, Manchester City sent a special medical team for the 22-year-old striker. In this case, Manchester City physiotherapist Mario Pufandi joined the Norwegian national team medical team.
As is known, Norway and other European national teams will compete in the 2022-2023 UEFA Nations League. Norway will face Slovenia in the 2022-2023 UEFA Nations League Group H continuation, Saturday 24 September 2022.
For your information, Norway is currently leading the top of the standings with a collection of 10 points. Victory became Norway’s main target to defend the throne.
Therefore, it is almost certain that Norway will field Erling Haaland. On the other hand, Manchester City will continue to monitor Erling Haaland’s condition while defending his country.
This is intended to ensure his flagship striker stays in shape, before returning to the Etihad Stadium later. Erling Haaland has been Manchester City’s mainstay this season.
With Manchester City in his inaugural season, he managed to score 14 goals and one assist from 10 matches in all competitions. His goal instinct is getting sharper, even though he has just joined this season.
“Mario Pafundi, from @ManCity will join as part of the Norwegian medical team. His role is to maintain Haaland’s fitness,” Mcfcland quotes from Twitter on Wednesday (21/9/2022).
In addition to facing Slovenia this week, Landslaget – the nickname of the Norwegian national team – will face Serbia on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. As already mentioned, Norway has a great chance to qualify from the group stage, because occupying the top position Erling Haaland also showed a good performance, with five goals and one assist.
