Man City injury update: Erling Haaland, Rodri and John Stones latest news and return dates | OneFootball

Man City’s leading goalscorer is facing weeks on the sidelines with an ankle issue

Those games have yielded four points for City in a period where Oscar Bobb has made his long-awaited return to action to reduce the number of first-team players in the treatment room.

So with a game against Crystal Palace on the horizon, here’s a look at the latest Manchester City injury news…

Erling Haaland

Haaland was seen leaving the Vitality Stadium with the aid of crutches and a protective boot and he underwent tests on Monday.

City have now confirmed that he will be sidelined for an indefinite period and is set to visit a specialist to determine the exact severity of his ankle problem.

They expect him back at some point this season - though exactly when is unclear - and to play in this summer’s revamped Club World Cup.

A close up of the tackle that forced Erling Haaland off against Bournemouth

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“Manchester City FC can confirm that Erling Haaland has suffered an injury to his left ankle,” the club said in a statement.

“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. Everyone at the Club wishes Erling a speedy recovery.”

Potential return date: Unknown

Manuel Akanji

Defender Manuel Akanji underwent surgery on a muscle injury sustained against Real Madrid in February, which was expected to rule him out for around two months.

Potential return date: May

John Stones

John Stones has endured a nightmare season on the injury front and was forced off against Real Madrid with a thigh problem.

His return date remains unclear, though he is not thought to require surgery.

“He can be recovered during eight to 10 weeks without surgery,” said Guardiola in February.

Potential return date: Unknown

Nathan Ake

Fellow defender Nathan Ake required surgery on a fractured foot earlier this month and was expected to miss between 10 to 11 weeks.

It remains to be seen if he will feature for City during the Club World Cup at the end of the season.

Potential return date: Unknown

Rodri

Rodri could return for Man City this season after undergoing knee surgery back in September.

The Spanish international has resumed at least some training but Guardiola has insisted no risks will be taken with his return from a long-term injury.

“I don’t know,” Guardiola said. “Listen, it would be nice if he played tomorrow but don’t do a wrong decision right now and make a step back.

“The injury, the doctors said seven months, eight months. [We’ve] arrived at six months so he’s behaving on the pitch really well already. But competition is completely different.

Rodri has been out with an ACL injury since September

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“We will see, step by step. I rely a lot on his word but what the doctors say, what his physio says. Not to say ‘target [Club] World Cup’ and after we’re going to lose you for many, many months again.

“We have to be sure that he’s fine and after he’ll be involved.”

Potential return date: Unknown