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  "id": 15296772,
  "title": "Maresca faces anxious wait over Haaland injury scare",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/maresca-faces-anxious-wait-over-haaland-injury-scare",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T22:25:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1557741/maresca-faces-anxious-wait-over-haaland-injury-scare"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca remains anxious over the fitness of striker Erling Haaland following the player's injury scare during Saturday's 3-2 win against Ipswich. Haaland scored twice, adding to his impressive goal tally of 12 for the season. The Norwegian striker appeared to struggle when he left the field late in the game after taking a blow to the foot. Maresca expressed hope that the injury is minor, pending further medical checks. Despite several of his players also suffering from knocks, City maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season. Haaland's importance to the team was emphasized by Maresca, who described him as a leader and captain. The manager also praised his players for their resilience in the face of criticism following the club's financial rule breach. City's fans displayed their loyalty by booing the Premier League anthem and waving inflatable bananas during the match.",
  "summary": "MANCHESTER: Enzo Maresca is sweating on Erling Haaland’s fitness after the Manchester City striker limped off following his double in Saturday’s 3-2 win against Ipswich.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Maresca faces anxious wait over Haaland injury scare",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/maresca-faces-anxious-wait-over-haaland-injury-scare-15296909",
        "published": "2026-10-17T22:27:44.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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