Manchester City faced a major setback on Monday as leading scorer Erling Haaland is set to miss some time due to an ankle injury sustained in Sunday’s 2-1 FA Cup quarterfinal win over Bournemouth. The 24-year-old Norwegian had just scored his 30th goal of the season to equalize before suffering the injury in a challenge with Bournemouth’s Lewis Cook.
The injury comes at a crucial time in the season, with Manchester City fighting for top positions in both the Premier League and their ongoing European campaign. Haaland’s absence could pose a significant challenge for manager Pep Guardiola, who relies heavily on the striker’s goal-scoring form.
While the club has not specified a return timeline, they remain hopeful that Haaland will recover in time to contribute to the remainder of the season, including this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup, according to a club statement. City supporters will also be keeping their fingers crossed for Haaland’s swift recovery as the team looks to secure silverware in what is shaping up to be an intense finish to the season.
In the meantime, Guardiola may need to rely on other key players like Julian Alvarez or Jack Grealish to step up and fill the attacking void left by Haaland.
The upcoming fixtures will be crucial as the team aims to maintain momentum in both domestic and international competitions.
