Haaland out for up to 7 months with ankle damage

Manchester Metropolis striker Erling Haaland might be out for nearly 7 weeks with the ankle personal injury he endured in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-last win at Bournemouth, claims manager Pep Guardiola.

The Norwegian was substituted in 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A video clip was posted on social media marketing exhibiting the 24-year-outdated leaving the Vitality Stadium on crutches and with his still left ankle inside a protecting boot.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 months," explained Guardiola. "So with any luck , the tip of your period and via the Club Planet Cup he will be Prepared.

"In some cases you can find years when these kinds of matters occur. It took place all time."

City explained on Monday that Haaland would see a professional concerning the injuries and foresee he "will be suit to Enjoy a further component in the remainder of the year including this summer time's Fifa Club Entire world Cup".

Haaland skipped a penalty and two significant probabilities on Sunday, but he turned in Nico O'Reilly's cross to degree the game before Omar Marmoush scored the winner.

The FA Cup is City's only remaining possibility of silverware this period pursuing a complicated Leading League marketing campaign and early exits from the Champions League and Carabao Cup.

Manager Guardiola has had to deal with injuries to important players through the entire campaign. His side are fifth within the Premier League, 1 level driving Chelsea while in the race for the Champions League place.