Haaland out for around 7 months with ankle damage

Manchester Metropolis striker Erling Haaland might be out for up to seven weeks Along with the ankle injuries he experienced in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-last earn at Bournemouth, says manager Pep Guardiola.

The Norwegian was substituted inside the 61st moment soon after scoring the equaliser as Town went on to conquer the Cherries 2-1 and get to the semi-finals.

A video was posted on social media marketing exhibiting the 24-calendar year-previous leaving the Vitality Stadium on crutches and along with his left ankle in a protective boot.

"They explained to me the doctors say involving five to seven months," reported Guardiola. "So ideally the top from the year and through the Club Planet Cup he are going to be ready.

"From time to time you'll find yrs when these kinds of factors materialize. It transpired all season."

City mentioned on Monday that Haaland would see a expert with regards to the injury and anticipate he "will probably be match to Engage in an additional portion in the remainder of this season which includes this summer season's Fifa Club Entire world Cup".

Haaland missed a penalty and two huge odds on Sunday, but he turned in Nico O'Reilly's cross to degree the game prior to Omar Marmoush scored the winner.

The FA Cup is City's only remaining probability of silverware this period subsequent a challenging Premier League marketing campaign and early exits from the Champions League and Carabao Cup.

Supervisor Guardiola has had to deal with accidents to essential players through the entire campaign. His facet are fifth while in the Premier League, one point at the rear of Chelsea from the race for the Champions League spot.