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Manchester City Star Erling Haaland’s Premier League Season Could Be Over After Nasty Ankle Injury

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Published01 Apr 2025

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Erling Haaland will be out for up to seven weeks after picking up an ankle injury, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed. 

The two-time Golden Boot-winning striker picked up the injury during Man City’s 2-1 victory over Bournemouth in Saturday’s (29 March) FA Cup quarter-final. Haaland, who scored the equaliser against the Cherries in the 49th minute, came off the pitch just past the hour mark.

The Manchester City No. 9 left the Vitality Stadium on crutches, with his left ankle covered by a protective boot.

Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola Confirms Erling Haaland’s Ankle Injury

Manchester City, who are pushing to secure a place in the top four, will return to Premier League action with a clash against Leicester City on Wednesday, 2 April. In the pre-match press conference, a dejected Guardiola confirmed Haaland’s injury.

He said (via BBC):

“They told me the doctors say between five to seven weeks. 

“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.”

Manchester City have confirmed that Haaland will see a specialist in the coming days to recover from the setback.

Haaland has played 40 matches for City in all competitions this season, scoring 30 goals and providing four assists.

What Injury Does Erling Haaland Have?

Manchester City talisman Erling Haaland sustained an ankle injury in Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final victory at Bournemouth.

The 24-year-old seemingly caught his ankle while crashing into the ment on the side of the Vitality pitch.

Which Games Will Erling Haaland Miss?

As per Pep Guardiola, Erling Haaland could be out of action for up to seven weeks. Taking the longest recovery time into , here are the games the Norwegian would miss:

  • Leicester (H) on 2 April (Premier League)
  • Manchester United (A) on 6 April (Premier League)
  • Crystal Palace (H) on 12 April (Premier League)
  • Everton (A) on 19 April (Premier League)
  • Nottingham Forest (Wembley) on 26/27 April (FA Cup Semi-Final)
  • Wolverhampton Wanderers (H) on 2 May
  • Southampton (A) on 10 May
  • Bournemouth (H) on 18 May
  • Aston Villa (H) TBD

He would also miss the FA Cup final (on 17 May) if Man City manage to overcome Nottingham this month.

Unless Haaland recovers ahead of schedule, he will only be able to play against Fulham in the final Premier League game of the season on 25 May.

Why is Erling Haaland Not Playing?

Erling Haaland suffered an ankle injury in Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-finals. It could take him up to seven weeks to recover from the injury, making 25 May — the date of the Premier League game against Fulham — his potential return date.

Will Erling Haaland Recover in Time for the FIFA Club World Cup?

Manchester City are hopeful of having Erling Haaland back for the FIFA Club World Cup. Since the competition begins in the second half of June, Haaland should have enough time to recover from his ankle injury.

In the group stage, Man City will face Wydad AC on 18 June, Al Ain on 23 June, and Juventus on 26 June.