Overview

• Erling Haaland sustained an ankle injury during Manchester City's FA Cup quarterfinal win against Bournemouth, ruling him out for five to seven weeks.
• Haaland, who has scored 30 goals this season, is expected to return before the season concludes and participate in the FIFA Club World Cup starting in June.
• Manager Pep Guardiola acknowledged the challenges of adapting without Haaland, emphasizing the need to adjust tactics and rely on players like Omar Marmoush.
• Manchester City, currently fifth in the Premier League, is battling for Champions League qualification and will face Leicester City and Manchester United this week without Haaland.
• The team also faces an FA Cup semifinal against Nottingham Forest later this month, with Haaland's absence adding to the club's ongoing injury struggles.