Norway Boss Raises Alarm Over Haaland’s Heavy Workload
Retold by Oddsrama · 5 October 2026
Norway manager Stale Solbakken has sounded the alarm over Erling Haaland's physical condition, describing the Manchester City striker as "thoroughly spent" after an exhausting run of fixtures across club and international football. The warning came into sharp focus during Norway's UEFA Nations League clash against Portugal, where a clearly fatigued Haaland was hauled off in the 67th minute, unable to make his usual impact on the game.
Solbakken didn't hold back when explaining the toll on his star player. The Norwegian boss pointed out that some of his squad had barely six or seven days of rest during the off-season, largely because Norway's World Cup campaign ate deep into their recovery time. Once the domestic season kicked off, there was no breathing room—straight into club action, mini-tournaments, and back-to-back internationals. For a player of Haaland's caliber, the strain is multiplied. As Solbakken put it, Haaland carries "the heaviest workload" because his club plays in every competition available and he's their main attacking threat.
With the Premier League in full swing and City's fixture list packed, the club's medical team will be keeping close tabs on their talisman. For bettors, this is worth noting: a fatigued Haaland could affect City's attacking potency in upcoming matches, potentially shifting goal-scoring odds and team performance lines. Watch his minutes and form closely over the coming weeks—fatigue at this level rarely goes unnoticed on the pitch.
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