Manchester City have suffered a significant setback as Erling Haaland is set to spend time on the sidelines due to an ankle injury. The striker sustained the injury during City’s 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final victory over Bournemouth on Sunday. Haaland had just netted his 30th goal of the season to level the score when he was injured in a challenge with Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook.
🚨⚠️ Erling Haaland, set to miss most of the final part of the season due to ankle injury.
Haaland’s expected to be fit in time to play a further part in final stages of season, including Club World Cup.
After initial tests today, Haaland will seek specialist consultation. pic.twitter.com/Hjygx4oeLK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 31, 2025
Following the incident, City announced that Haaland underwent initial tests on his ankle on Monday and will now consult a specialist to determine the severity of the injury. The club did not provide a specific timeline for his return but expressed optimism that he would be fit before the end of the season.
City, who are still battling to secure a spot in next season’s Champions League, have a challenging schedule ahead. They are set to face Leicester and Manchester United this week, followed by a home match against Crystal Palace and an away fixture at Everton. They will then play Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on April 26th.
In a statement on their website, City confirmed that the assessment of Haaland’s injury is ongoing and that the expectation is for him to return in time to participate in the remaining games of the season, including this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup. The club extended their well wishes to Haaland for a speedy recovery.