March 31, (THEWILL) – Erling Haaland, Manchester City’s top scorer, will miss upcoming fixtures after sustaining an ankle injury during Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-finals victory over Bournemouth. The 24-year-old Norwegian forward was hurt in a challenge with midfielder Lewis Cook shortly after netting his 30th goal of the season.
City confirmed in a statement that Haaland underwent initial tests on Monday morning and will now consult with specialists to determine the full extent of the injury. The club stated: “The expectation is that Erling will be fit in time to play a further part in the remainder of this season, including this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup.”
The timing of the injury comes at a critical point in the 2024/2025 campaign for Pep Guardiola’s team, who currently sit fifth in the English Premier League table. City face crucial fixtures against Leicester and city rivals Manchester United this week, followed by Crystal Palace and Everton, before their FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest at Wembley on April 26.
The loss of their primary goal scorer will be keenly felt by Pep Guardiola’s side as they continue their push to qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League. While the club has not provided a specific timeline for his return, the medical assessment remains ongoing to establish a complete prognosis.
Without Haaland, City will need to reorganise their attacking options during a congested fixture period that could define their season. The club must maintain momentum across multiple competitions while their star striker focuses on rehabilitation and recovery.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
