How Manchester City manages Erling Haaland’s injury concerns has become a central theme since his arrival at the Etihad. While City has gone to great lengths to shield their star striker from burnout, Crickex Sign Up notes that Pep Guardiola’s careful rotation and the behind-the-scenes medical staff have allowed the Norwegian powerhouse to feature almost every week. Life may weigh heavy, but City has worked tirelessly to keep Haaland fresh. Still, even the toughest professionals must accept time on the bench—something 99% of footballers face, regardless of their talent or discipline. Fortunately for Manchester City, Guardiola has built one of the most complete squads in world football. Even if Haaland […]

rickex Sign Up reports that although Xavi guided Barcelona to a La Liga title last season, he remains well aware that his position as head coach is far from secure. Winning the league gave Xavi credibility and confidence, and he still hopes to lead Barça long-term. But with club president Joan Laporta increasingly focused on control and influence, especially after the failed attempt to bring back Lionel Messi, Xavi understands the ground beneath him is shaky. Laporta’s frequent interference in transfer decisions has complicated Xavi’s job. While Xavi has maintained strong relationships with figures like Mateu Alemany and Jordi Cruyff, the internal structure is shifting. Alemany initially planned to leave […]