Bad news for Man City: Haaland sidelined until mid-May

Erling Haaland is confirmed to be sidelined until mid-May after suffering an ankle injury during Manchester City’s FA Cup quarter-final match.

The Citizens‘ key striker sustained a serious injury following a tackle from Lewis Cook — his left ankle twisted unnaturally during the match.

“The medical team told me he will be out for 5 to 7 weeks,” stated manager Pep Guardiola during the press conference. “Therefore, we hope he will be ready for the end of the season and the Club World Cup.”

With this recovery schedule, the 24-year-old Norwegian national team striker will miss:

• 9 remaining Premier League matches

• 2 potential FA Cup fixtures if City reaches the final

Haaland’s absence is a significant blow for Manchester City—as they continue their push for both domestic and international titles.

His injury could impact the club’s title race, with Guardiola now relying on alternative attacking options— like Julián Álvarez and Phil Foden to step up in the crucial final stretch of the season.