Manchester City director Pep Guardiola confirmed that Star striker Erling Haaland should be sidelined for “five, six, seven weeks” due to an ankle injury. If Haaland returns after five weeks, he could be in good shape for City’s Premier League match against Southampton on May 10. However, if his recovery takes the full seven weeks, he could be in danger of missing the FA Cup final on May 17 – was to overcome the Nottingham forest in the semi -finals.
“Sometimes we are used to this in this country. It happened all season. They told me that the doctors were between five and seven weeks. So I hope that the end of the season and by the club World Cup, he will be ready,” said Guardiola by BBC Sport, was questioned about Haaland’s return.
“Sometimes, years ago when this kind of thing happens. It happened all season. I would say that it could have been different if it was the end of the season [before the Club World Cup]. So, with all the injuries we have had this season, I’m really sorry for them and for Erling too. SO [I wish him] Good recovery, as fast as possible, then come back. “”
The Norwegian aims for the last championship match of the season against Fulham on May 25 before the long -awaited World Cup of the FIFA club in June and July.
Haaland has undergone the injury of his left ankle and currently undergoes other tests to assess his severity. The club has confirmed that despite the reverse, it will be available for the last section of the season, including the club World Cup, where City will compete as reigning European champions.
With Haaland out, Guardiola will have to look for alternative options in the punch role. When asked if Omar Marmoush could intervene as nine issues, Guardiola remained uncomfortable but confident in the adaptability of his team.
“We will find a solution of the players we have. They all have different skills and qualities. We will have another [striker]. We do not have another player with his specific skills or qualities. We know it. But we have to adapt. For many years, we have played in different ways at the front. It depends on the quality of the players. We will try to find a solution. “”
The absence of Haaland arrives at a crucial stadium of the season, Manchester City being currently in fifth place in the Premier League table. The reigning champions are only a point behind Chelsea in the race for a finish among the first four and the qualification of the UEFA Champions League. Their European campaign is already over after being eliminated by Real Madrid earlier this year, which makes national competitions even more vital.
Although he missed a few games earlier this season, Haaland remains the most prolific scorer in City, having scored 21 goals in 28 league games. He is the second top scorer in the Premier League, dragging only Mohamed Salah from Liverpool.
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