Erling Haaland Boosts Performance with Special Shipment of Norwegian Salmon
Manchester City’s star striker, Erling Haaland, is known for his incredible goal-scoring abilities. This season, he has found a secret weapon to maintain his peak performance – a special shipment of salmon flown in from his native Norway. Norway is renowned for having some of the world’s best fish stocks, making it the perfect source for Haaland’s dietary needs.
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Haaland, known for his meticulous approach to his diet, was dissatisfied with the quality of fish available in Manchester. As a result, he convinced officials to arrange for the fish to be directly sourced from Norway to ensure its freshness and quality.
With 13 goals already this season, Haaland attributes part of his success to his weekly consumption of salmon. The fish provides him with essential nutrients such as vitamin D, B12, selenium, and iodine.
A source close to Haaland revealed, “He has been adamant about having the best fish. He specifically requested salmon and had the nutritionist coordinate with a top fish restaurant in Norway to fly their kitchen staff over. It has been quite expensive, but it’s worth it for the best salmon.”
Haaland’s Commitment to Diet and Performance
Haaland’s dedication to his craft extends beyond his choice of fish. The striker consumes a staggering 6,000 calories per day to fuel his intense training and matches. He follows an unconventional diet that includes cow’s milk smoothies infused with spinach and kale, as well as cow hearts and liver. Additionally, he enjoys a pre-match lasagne prepared by his father.
Haaland’s inspiration for his strict dietary regimen comes from Cristiano Ronaldo, whom he admires for his longevity and success in the game. Haaland’s father, Alfie, shared, “After hearing a story from Patrice Evra about Ronaldo’s lunch consisting only of fish, Erling decided to adopt similar habits. Ronaldo is still at the top of his game at 38, so Erling believes in the power of a healthy diet.”
Victoria Braathen, UK director of the Norwegian Seafood Council, expressed her delight at Haaland’s preference for Norwegian salmon. She stated, “I’m thrilled that two of Norway’s most renowned treasures have connected in the UK. Our salmon is globally recognized for its exceptional quality and nutritional benefits.”
In addition to his dietary choices, Haaland incorporates other recovery methods into his routine. He takes ice baths after games and avoids using electronic devices in his bedroom to ensure quality sleep.
Although Haaland won’t be participating in Euro 2024 due to Norway’s failure to qualify, fans can expect him to continue dominating the football scene with his exceptional skills and commitment to maintaining peak performance.