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Erling Haaland Set for Specialist Consultation Following Ankle Injury
Manchester City anticipates Erling Haaland will play again this season, despite the star striker suffering a potentially significant ankle injury during Sunday’s FA Cup victory at Bournemouth. The extent of the injury necessitates a “specialist consultation” to ascertain the length of his absence.
Haaland was substituted after 61 minutes at the Vitality Stadium, replaced by Omar Marmoush. While Marmoush scored the winning goal, propelling City to an FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest, Haaland’s availability for the fixture, scheduled for either April 26th or 27th, remains uncertain.
Uncertainty Surrounds Haaland’s Return for Champions League Qualification Push
The timeline for the 24-year-old’s return to aid Manchester City’s quest for Champions League qualification is also unclear. Pep Guardiola’s team currently sits in fifth place with 48 points, with nine matches remaining in the league season.
Manchester City Statement Confirms Haaland’s Ankle Injury
A statement released by Manchester City confirmed: “Manchester City FC can confirm that Erling Haaland has sustained an injury to his left ankle. Erling underwent preliminary tests in Manchester on Monday morning and will now seek specialist advice to confirm the full severity of the injury. Assessment is ongoing to determine a complete prognosis.”
Club Optimistic About Haaland’s Return Before Season End and Potential Club World Cup Participation
The statement added: “The expectation is that Erling will recover in time to participate further in the remainder of this season, including this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup. Everyone at the club wishes Erling a swift recovery.”