Overview
- Erling Haaland sustained an ankle injury during Manchester City's FA Cup quarter-final victory against Bournemouth on March 30, where he scored his 30th goal of the season.
- Pep Guardiola confirmed on April 1 that Haaland will be out for five to seven weeks, impacting Manchester City's Premier League and FA Cup campaigns.
- Haaland posted on Instagram on April 2, sharing his determination to return, accompanied by a photo of himself in a protective boot and using crutches.
- The injury means Haaland will miss key matches, including the Manchester derby and the FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest later this month.
- Manchester City remains hopeful Haaland will recover in time for the FA Cup final on May 17 and the Club World Cup beginning June 18 in the United States.