Manchester City confirmed that their star striker, Erling Haaland, would miss upcoming matches due to an ankle injury sustained during the FA Cup victory over Bournemouth. Haaland’s absence is a significant blow to City as they prepare for crucial fixtures, including the Manchester derby.
The Norwegian striker was substituted in the second half of the FA Cup quarter-final against Bournemouth after attempting to continue playing despite the injury. Omar Marmoush replaced him and quickly made an impact by scoring the decisive goal, securing a 2-1 victory for City. Haaland was later seen leaving the Vitality Stadium in a protective boot and on crutches, raising concerns about his fitness.
A statement from Manchester City provided further details on Haaland’s condition:
Manchester City FC can confirm that Erling Haaland has suffered an injury to his left ankle. The Norwegian striker sustained the injury during Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final victory away at AFC Bournemouth. Erling underwent initial tests in Manchester on Monday morning and will now seek specialist consultation to confirm the full extent of the injury. Assessment remains ongoing to ascertain a full prognosis. The expectation is that Erling will be fit in time to play a further part in the remainder of this season, including this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup. Everyone at the club wishes Erling a speedy recovery.
Haaland’s injury means he will miss the upcoming match against Leicester City on Wednesday and is unlikely to feature in the highly anticipated Manchester derby this weekend. Although City remains hopeful that Haaland will return before the end of the season, the exact timeline for his recovery is yet to be determined, pending further medical evaluations.
The striker’s absence will undoubtedly impact Manchester City’s attacking options as they continue to compete on multiple fronts. Fans and teammates alike will be eagerly awaiting updates on Haaland’s condition, hoping for a swift recovery that will see him back on the pitch to contribute to City’s campaign.
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