Erling haaland sustained an ankle injury© AFP
Manchester city was dealt a major blow on monday with leading scorer erling haaland set for a spell on the sidelines affiring an ankle injury as the season reaches its climax. The 24-year-old Norwegian was injected in Sunday’s 2-1 FA Cup Quarter-Final Win at Bournemouth. Having just scored his 30th goal of the season to level the tie, he was then hurt in a challenge with bournemouth midfielder lewis cook. The Premier League champions did not provide a timescale for the player’s return.
“The expectation is that Erling will be fit in time to play a further part in the reminder of this season, including this summer’s Fifa Club World Cup,” Said A Club Statement.
“Erling underwent initial tests in manchester on monday morning and will now seek specialist consultation to confirm the full expert of the injury.
“Assessment remains ongoing to ascertain a full progressisis.”
City are currently fifth in the premier league and battling to ensure a spot in the champions league next season.
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They then have a visit from crystal palace and a trip to Everton before their fa cup semi-fully against not notingham forest, at welvley on April 26.
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