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title: "Paalberg: ‘It feels great that the long break is finally over’"
date: 2026-11-14T13:29:29Z
lang: en
author: "Ivo"
canonical: https://balticfootballnews.com/paalberg-it-feels-great-that-the-long-break-is-finally-over/
categories: ["Estonia"]
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# Paalberg: ‘It feels great that the long break is finally over’
Marten-Chris Paalberg said he was delighted to return to Estonia duty after a lengthy injury absence, despite having a goal ruled out in the 1-0 win over Luxembourg. The 18-year-old came on after the break and scored from Patrik Kristal’s pass, but the assistant referee raised the flag for offside. A VAR review upheld the decision.

Paalberg had played three times for Estonia last autumn before his injury. The Luxembourg match was his fourth appearance for the senior side. “_It feels great that the long break is finally over. It would have been very good to come back with a goal, but I’m still in a very good mood_,” he said. “_I hope Monday goes the same way and perhaps I’ll score then._”

The striker, who has been making his way in France since being sold by Pärnu Vaprus last season, said his physical condition had improved over the past year. “_In training, we push things to the limit and there are big lads up against us, so life is a bit harder_,” he said. “_That helped with those moments in this game too. I’ve put on more muscle over the past year. My physical condition has improved, but I feel I still have more work to do_.”

Source: [soccernet.ee](https://soccernet.ee/artikkel/sn-luksemburgis-paalberg-vaga-hea-tunne-et-lopuks-on-see-suur-paus-moodas)