Manchester City suffer a huge injury blow as Erling Haaland faces time on the sidelines | OneFootball

Erling Haaland had to be substituted at the hour mark of Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Bournemouth on Sunday. City’s top-scorer picked up an ankle injury after Lewis Cook fell on his left ankle early in the second half. Haaland was seen leaving the Vitality Stadium in a moon boot after Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final tie. Now it has been revealed that Haaland is set for a spell on the sidelines due to the injury he sustained at the Vitality Stadium. It is a blow for Manchester City as they seek to secure Champions League qualification and win the FA Cup to end the season.

A statement released on mancity.com confirmed that Erling Haaland has suffered an injury to his left ankle. Furthermore, Manchester City’s statement revealed that Haaland underwent tests on the injury today. He is now set to undergo specialist consultation to reveal the extent of the injury. Lastly, Manchester City’s statement revealed that Haaland is expected to play again towards the end of this season. He should also feature at the FIFA Club World Cup as per Manchester City’s statement.

It is a blow for Manchester City to lose their top-scorer for the foreseeable future. Haaland has scored 30 goals this season in all competitions and is one of Manchester City’s most important players. But Pep Guardiola’s side will have to soldier on without the Norwegian international. Attention will now shift to how long Haaland will be sidelined for due to the ankle injury he sustained on Sunday.

Fortunately, Omar Marmoush can step into the void Haaland’s injury has created. He did so on Sunday at the Vitality Stadium and will have an opportunity to lead the line for his team starting on Wednesday evening against Leicester City.