Guardiola’s squad depth tested as ankle knock sidelines Norwegian scorer during pivotal Premier League and FA Cup run-in
Manchester City’s pursuit of silverware has hit a stumbling block with confirmation that Erling Haaland will miss key matches after suffering an ankle injury during Sunday’s FA Cup victory at Bournemouth.
The 23-year-old goalscorer, who had just equalized to reach 30 goals for the campaign, limped off following a heavy challenge from Lewis Cook. While initial scans in Manchester confirmed the knock, the club awaits specialist assessment to determine the full extent of the damage and exact recovery timeline.
Pep Guardiola now faces selection headaches during a congested April schedule that includes Premier League tests against Leicester, Manchester United and Everton, plus an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Club medics remain optimistic the Norwegian hitman could return before season’s end, including for June’s Club World Cup.
“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. ,” read a club statement. “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 and mancity.com will bring you regular updates regarding his rehabilitation”
With crucial matches coming thick and fast, Guardiola must rely on Julian Alvarez and others to fill Haaland’s considerable boots. The injury comes at a delicate moment as City battle on multiple fronts, their title defense potentially hinging on how they cope without their star striker during this demanding period.
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