Erling Haaland Ruled Out for 7 Weeks with Ankle Injury

Erling Haaland's ankle injury will keep him sidelined until the end of the season, affecting Manchester City's chances in the Premier League and FA Cup.

Erling Haaland Vows to Return Stronger After Suffering Ankle Injury

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been dealt a significant blow, with the Norwegian international set to miss seven weeks of action due to an ankle injury. Haaland's injury occurred during City's 2-1 win over Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday, with the striker limping off the field in the second half.

Despite the setback, Haaland remains optimistic and has promised to return stronger than ever. In a defiant message, Haaland declared, “I'll be back.” This statement echoes the famous phrase popularized by Arnold Schwarzenegger's Terminator character, conveying Haaland's determination to overcome his injury and resume his goal-scoring exploits for Manchester City.

Erling Haaland's Sunday proved to be a mixed bag, as the Norway star missed a penalty, scored his 30th goal of the season, and ultimately suffered an ankle injury during Manchester City's 2-1 win over Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-finals. The injury occurred when Haaland was challenged by Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola revealed the extent of Haaland's injury on Tuesday, stating that the doctors had informed him that Haaland would be sidelined for between five and seven weeks. Guardiola expressed hope that Haaland would be ready to return for the end of the season and the Club World Cup, saying, “The doctors told me between five and seven weeks, so hopefully for the end of the season and the Club World Cup he will be ready.”

Haaland responded to the news of his injury on Instagram on Wednesday, posting a defiant message that read, “I'll be back” - a quote made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger's character in the Terminator movies. The post was accompanied by a flexed biceps emoji and a photo of Haaland with his left foot in a protective boot, holding up a crutch with each arm raised.

The absence of Erling Haaland due to an ankle injury is a major setback to Manchester City's aspirations of securing qualification for the Champions League. Haaland's injury has ruled him out of several crucial matches, including the highly anticipated derby against Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.

I’ll be back 💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/wvo7CaAR2y

— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) April 2, 2025

Haaland will also miss the FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest, scheduled to take place on April 26th or 27th. The FA Cup final is slated for May 17th, which falls just shy of seven weeks after Haaland suffered the injury. As City boss Pep Guardiola mentioned earlier, “The doctors told me between five and seven weeks, so hopefully for the end of the season and the Club World Cup he will be ready.”

Manchester City's final Premier League match of the season is against Fulham on May 25th. The team will then shift its focus to the Club World Cup, with their first match against Wydad Casablanca scheduled for June 18th. Haaland's recovery timeline suggests that he should be ready to return for the Club World Cup, which would be a significant boost to City's chances in the tournament.