Haaland out for as many as 7 weeks with ankle damage

Haaland out for as many as 7 weeks with ankle damage

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Manchester Town striker Erling Haaland will be out for as much as seven months Along with the ankle harm he suffered in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final gain at Bournemouth, claims manager Pep Guardiola.

The Norwegian was substituted during the 61st moment following scoring the equaliser as Town went on to defeat the Cherries two-1 and get to the semi-finals.

A video clip was posted on social media exhibiting the 24-year-outdated leaving the Vitality Stadium on crutches and with his remaining ankle within a protecting boot.

"They informed me the Medical doctors say concerning five to 7 weeks," claimed Guardiola. "So hopefully the tip of the year and by the Club Entire world Cup he will probably be All set.

"Occasionally you will discover many years when These types of things come about. It transpired all season."

Metropolis claimed on Monday that Haaland would see a specialist regarding the personal injury and anticipate he "will likely be in good shape to play an additional aspect in the rest of the season which includes this summertime's Fifa Club World Cup".

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

The FA Cup is City's only remaining probability of silverware this year pursuing a difficult Premier League campaign and early exits in the Champions League and Carabao Cup.

Manager Guardiola has had to cope with injuries to crucial players all through the campaign. His aspect are fifth while in the Premier League, one particular place guiding Chelsea during the race for just a Champions League location.