Erling Haaland - ankle

Manchester City's star striker Erling Haaland (24) sustained a left ankle injury during the FA Cup quarter-final against Bournemouth on 30 March 2025. The injury occurred in the 56th minute when Bournemouth's Lewis Cook landed awkwardly on Haaland's ankle during a tackle. Despite receiving on-field treatment and briefly continuing, Haaland signalled for a substitution in the 61st minute and was replaced by Omar Marmoush. (Source: The Independent)

Post-match, manager Pep Guardiola expressed uncertainty regarding the severity of Haaland's injury, stating: "I don't know yet, we'll have to see." (Source: The Independent)

Haaland was seen leaving the stadium on crutches, adding to concerns about his availability for upcoming fixtures. (Source: City Xtra)

The club is expected to conduct further assessments to determine the extent of the injury and establish a rehabilitation timeline.

Update Monday 31 March 2025

Erling underwent preliminary tests in Manchester on Monday morning and will now consult with a specialist to determine the severity of the injury. The evaluation is still ongoing to establish a complete diagnosis. However, the current outlook is optimistic, with hopes that Erling will recover in time to contribute to the rest of the season, including the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup this summer.

Update Tuesday 1 April 2025

Pep on Haaland: "The doctors told me 5-7 weeks. Source: Sky Sports)