EA Sports FC 25: Man City Confirm Erling Haaland Injury Status Ahead Of PSG Clash

The Norwegian striker reached his physical limits during Norway's 2-1 defeat against Portugal at the Estádio do Dragão on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Starting for the 4th consecutive match, Erling Haaland asked to come off in the 67th minute due to extreme fatigue before heading to his villa in Marbella to enjoy a 2 to 3 days short break and clear his mind on the golf courses.

Facing the media this Friday, October 9, 2026, Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca allayed fears surrounding his vice-captain, alongside Rúben Dias, while expressing genuine relief. The Italian tactician certified that his star striker felt completely fine, having recharged under the Andalusian sun, and was firmly in contention for the upcoming away match in the Premier League.

The return to squad training took place on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Manchester training ground alongside the first-team group.

The Citizens can prepare for their weekend fixture without any major injury scare regarding their talismanic goalscorer.

The unbeaten leaders after five rounds take on Andoni Iraola's Liverpool this Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Anfield.

Without the suspended Phil Foden, the Manchester club faces a grueling clash before turning their attention back to Paris Saint-Germain.

This relentless schedule represents a massive test for the capital club's centre-back partnership, especially with the striker in blistering form, boasting 7 goals in 7 matches in sky blue and 3 goals in 4 matches on the international stage. At the Parc des Princes, supporters know all too well what it means when a lethal finisher arrives at full fitness for the 2nd matchday of the group stage in the Champions League.

As the tactical disciple of Pep Guardiola on the Citizens' bench, Enzo Maresca continues the Mancunian tradition by leaning heavily on star striker Erling Haaland for high-stakes fixtures. In stark contrast, Luis Enrique favours preventative squad rotation at Paris Saint-Germain to safeguard the physical fitness of his key players. The Asturian tactician thus chooses to rest Ousmane Dembélé and Nuno Mendes for the clash against Le Mans on October 10, 2026, while welcoming back a fully revitalised Marquinhos.

This clash of philosophies directly shapes the European showdown scheduled for October 14, 2026, at 8:00 pm at the Etihad Stadium. While Manchester City emerge from a gruelling domestic battle before hosting Paris in Manchester (Etihad Stadium), the Parisians head into this matchday 2 fixture of the Champions League with the physical sharpness required to make the difference in terms of intensity.