Huge blow for Man City as Haaland out for up to seven weeks

Manchester City will be without Erling Haaland for most part of the remaining part of the season after the striker sustained an ankle injury.

The Norwegian suffered the injury in Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final win at Bournemouth.

According to manager Pep Guardiola, Haaland could be out for up to seven weeks.

The 24-year-old was substituted in the 61st minute after scoring the equaliser as City went on to beat the Cherries 2-1 and reach the semi-finals.

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A video was posted on social media showing the 24-year-old leaving the Vitality Stadium on crutches and with his left ankle in a protective boot.

“They told me the doctors say between five to seven weeks,” said Guardiola.

“So hopefully the end of the season and by the Club World Cup he will be ready.

“Sometimes there are years when these kinds of things happen. It happened all season.”

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