"Raw milk, LED light treatment, tomahawk steak and a cuddly toy. They sound more suited to the conveyor belt of The Generation Game than to a Premier League star's daily routine, but these are some of the things the Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland credits with his success. Haaland recently shared the routine he believes keeps him at the top of his game on and off the pitch, but what would it do for a Guardian journalist?"
"Morning is supposed to begin with a simple cup of coffee, a splash of raw milk and a sweetener. Which doesn't sound that bad. But after opening the milk carton I realise this isn't going to be a brew to savour. Hard, curdled blobs of fat sit on top and a tangy scent escapes the bottle. I reluctantly pour the milk into my coffee and an oily film soon settles on top. The taste is bearable but the swirling blotches are off-putting."
Erling Haaland credits an unusual daily routine with keeping him at peak condition, combining dietary choices, recovery treatments and disciplined physical care. The routine includes raw milk consumption, coffee with raw milk and sweetener, fried eggs and sourdough for breakfast, assisted stretching sessions, ice baths and red-light/LED therapy. Raw milk proved difficult to tolerate due to curdled fat and tangy odor, and one glass was enough. A masseur typically assists stretching, but an aesthetician provided LED treatment when the masseur was unavailable. A large cuddly toy shares the living space, and indulgent meals such as tomahawk steak feature in the regimen.
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