Manchester City suffered a significant setback on Monday as Erling Haaland, their top scorer, was ruled out with an ankle injury. The Norwegian striker sustained the injury during City's 2-1 FA Cup quarterfinal victory over Bournemouth on Sunday. After netting his 30th goal of the season to equalize, he was hurt in a challenge involving Bournemouth's Lewis Cook. The club has not specified how long he will be sidelined.
In a statement, City expressed optimism that Haaland would recover in time to feature later in the season, including in the FIFA Club World Cup this summer. The 24-year-old underwent initial medical assessments in Manchester on Monday and will now consult a specialist to determine the severity of the injury. The club confirmed that further evaluations are ongoing to establish a clear recovery timeline.
Currently fifth in the Premier League, City are in a fierce battle for a Champions League spot. Pep Guardiola's men have crucial fixtures ahead, facing Leicester and Manchester United this week. They will then host Crystal Palace before traveling to Everton, with their FA Cup semifinal against Nottingham Forest at Wembley set for April 26.
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