Haaland out for up to seven months with ankle injuries

Haaland out for up to seven months with ankle injuries

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Manchester Town striker Erling Haaland will be out for as much as 7 months Together with the ankle damage he suffered in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-remaining acquire at Bournemouth, says supervisor Pep Guardiola.

The Norwegian was substituted while in the 61st minute just after scoring the equaliser as Metropolis went on to beat the Cherries two-one and get to the semi-finals.

A video was posted on social media marketing displaying the 24-calendar year-outdated leaving the Vitality Stadium on crutches and with his still left ankle inside a protecting boot.

"They informed me the Physicians say concerning five to 7 weeks," explained Guardiola. "So hopefully the tip of the period and by the Club Entire world Cup he will be All set.

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

Metropolis reported on Monday that Haaland would see a specialist with regards to the injury and anticipate he "might be fit to Perform an additional section in the remainder of this period which include this summer months's Fifa Club Globe Cup".

Haaland missed a penalty and two massive prospects on Sunday, but he turned in Nico O'Reilly's cross to level the game just before Omar Marmoush scored the winner.

The FA Cup is Metropolis's only remaining potential for silverware this time following a challenging Premier League campaign and early exits through the Champions League and Carabao Cup.

Supervisor Guardiola has experienced to handle accidents to vital gamers throughout the campaign. His facet are fifth within the Premier League, 1 level driving Chelsea while in the race for the Champions League place.