Arizona Tribune - Haaland sidelined by injury in major Man City blow

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Haaland sidelined by injury in major Man City blow
Haaland sidelined by injury in major Man City blow / Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS - AFP

Haaland sidelined by injury in major Man City blow

Manchester City were dealt a major blow on Monday with leading scorer Erling Haaland set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury as the season reaches its climax.

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The 24-year-old Norwegian was injured in Sunday's 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final win at Bournemouth.

Having just scored his 30th goal of the season to level the tie, he was then hurt in a challenge with Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook.

The Premier League champions did not provide a timescale for the player's return.

"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," 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."

City are currently fifth in the Premier League and battling to ensure a spot in the Champions League next season.

Pep Guardiola's side face matches against Leicester and Manchester United this week.

They then have a visit from Crystal Palace and a trip to Everton before their FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest, at Wembley on April 26.

A.O.Scott--AT