Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca is contemplating resting striker Erling Haaland in the coming weeks as the club manages a demanding schedule. Haaland, who has already started 13 matches this season across club and international duty, featured four times for Norway during the recent international break.

The Premier League leaders are set to host Ipswich Town on Saturday, following Haaland’s two-goal performance in Manchester City’s 4-2 home loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. After the domestic fixture, City will shift focus back to their Champions League campaign as they continue to balance fixtures amid a congested calendar.

Maresca’s consideration to rest Haaland highlights the careful management required for key players involved in both club and country commitments early in the season. The decision underscores the importance of maintaining player fitness and optimizing performance as City pursue success on multiple fronts.