Man City release worrying Erling Haaland injury update and hint striker will miss most of season with ankle problem

MANCHESTER CITY have hinted that Erling Haaland will most of the season with an ankle injury.

The striker was forced off the field in his side’s FA Cup quarter-final win at Bournemouth on Sunday.

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Man City have hinted Erling Haaland could miss most of the season with an ankle injury[/caption]

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He was forced off in City’s FA Cup win over Bournemouth[/caption]

Pep Guardiola had been praying for good news following the latest setback to his squad.

But it appears Haaland is in line for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after City released a worrying injury update.

The Premier League champs told fans that Haaland will see an ankle specialist after undergoing initial tests today.

And they hinted that he could miss almost all of the rest of the season, including next month’s FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest, by only making reference to a potential return for the Club World Cup.

City’s statement read: “Manchester City FC can confirm that Erling Haaland has suffered an injury to his left ankle.

“The Norwegian striker sustained the injury during Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final victory away at AFC Bournemouth.

“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. 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.

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“Everyone at the Club wishes Erling a speedy recovery and mancity.com will bring you regular updates regarding his rehabilitation.”

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