Manchester City Hit By Haaland Injury Blow Ahead Of Crucial Fixtures

Manchester City suffered a major setback on Monday. Star striker Erling Haaland will miss crucial games after sustaining an ankle injury during their 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final victory over Bournemouth.

The Norwegian forward, who has netted 30 goals this season, picked up the injury following a challenge from Bournemouth's Lewis Cook shortly after scoring Citys equaliser. The club has not provided a definitive timeline for his return, but remains hopeful he will play again this season.

The expectation is that Erling will be fit in time to play a further part in the remainder of this season, including this summers FIFA Club World Cup, said a club statement.

Erling underwent initial tests in Manchester on Monday morning and will now seek specialist consultation to confirm the full extent of the injury.

Assessment remains ongoing to ascertain a full prognosis.