Following Sunday’s FA Cup victory against Bournemouth, Manchester City released a statement on Monday addressing Erling Haaland’s ankle injury.
Haaland, who had equalized with a close-range goal, was substituted by Omar Marmoush after sustaining the injury.
Haaland was seen wearing a protective boot while exiting the Vitality Stadium.
With worries mounting that his season might be finished, Manchester City has now provided an update regarding his fitness status.
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An official statement read in part:
“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.”
