Fakayejo Paul
Manchester, England – Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is facing a spell on the sidelines after sustaining an injury to his left ankle.
The Norwegian forward picked up the knock during City’s FA Cup quarter-final victory against AFC Bournemouth on Sunday.
Following initial tests conducted in Manchester on Monday morning, the club has confirmed that Haaland will now seek specialist consultation to determine the full extent of the injury.
While the exact timeframe for his recovery is yet to be established, the expectation within Manchester City is that Haaland will be fit to play a part in the final stages of the season, including the FIFA Club World Cup scheduled for this summer.
This injury will likely see Haaland miss a significant portion of Manchester City’s remaining Premier League fixtures and potentially their FA Cup semi-final.
His absence will be a considerable blow to Pep Guardiola’s side as they aim to secure a Champions League spot for next season.
The club will provide further updates on Haaland’s condition following his consultation with a specialist.