Maresca faces anxious wait over Haaland injury scare

Erling Haaland suffered a foot injury late in Manchester City's 3-2 victory over Ipswich, causing his manager Enzo Maresca concern over his fitness. Haaland scored twice in the match, bringing his season tally to 12 goals in all competitions. Maresca expressed hope that the injury is minor, pending further medical assessments. The Italian manager also noted that several other players were affected by minor injuries during the game, including Daizen Maeda, Phil Foden, Matheus Nunes, Mateo Kovacic, Antoine Semenyo, and Nico O'Reilly.

Despite the team's resilience, with seven consecutive wins, Maresca acknowledged the severity of City's ongoing financial misconduct crisis, for which they have appealed a heavy penalty. Haaland's importance to the team was emphasized by Maresca, as his leadership and goal-scoring prowess are crucial for City's continued success.

Maresca praised his players for their unwavering focus and improvement, as well as the club's loyal fanbase, which provided a supportive atmosphere for the team.