Erling Haaland’s season all-but over as Pep Guardiola confirms extent of Man City star striker’s injury

ERLING HAALAND could miss the remainder of the season with an ankle injury.

The Norwegian striker suffered the injury in Manchester City’s 2-1 victory over Bournemouth in their FA Cup semi-final clash last Saturday.

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Erling Haaland suffered an ankle injury in Manchester City’s FA Cup clash with Bournemouth[/caption]

He underwent scans on Monday to assess the severity of the injury but was sent for additional checks with a specialist.

And the specialist has ruled out the former Borussia Dortmund man for the next SEVEN WEEKS.

City boss Pep Guardiola said of the injury: “They told me, the doctors, [that he’ll be out for] between five and seven weeks.

“So hopefully the end of the season and in the [Club] World Cup be ready.

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