ERLING HAALAND landed in Barcelona on crutches to undergo medical tests in order to determine whether his season is over.
The Norwegian striker suffered an ankle injury in Manchester City’s 2-1 victory over Bournemouth in their FA Cup semi-final clash last Saturday.
He underwent scans on Monday to assess the severity of the injury but was referred to a specialist for additional checks.
And the specialist has ruled out the former Borussia Dortmund man for the next SEVEN WEEKS of action.
Pep Guardiola said of the forward’s injury: “They told me, the doctors, [that he’ll be out for] between five and seven weeks.
“So hopefully the end of the season and in the [Club] World Cup he will be ready.”
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The Etihad faithful feared the worst when Haaland was spotted leaving the Vitality Stadium on crutches and in a protective boot.
Injury to his star striker is yet another headache for Guardiola, who has endured his worst season in charge of the Sky Blues.
He lamented: “Sometimes there are years that these kind of things happen.
“I would say that could not be different at the end of the season.
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“With all the dangers that we had this season, I’m so sorry for them.
“And for Erling as well. [Hopefully, he] can]recover speedy [and] as quickly as possible and come back.”
Haaland, who penned a new nine-and-a-half-year deal at the Etihad in January, has been City’s star performer in a dismal season for the Premier League champions.
The 24-year-old has scored 30 goals in 40 appearances so far this campaign.
City will be back in action tomorrow night, welcoming Leicester City to the Etihad.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
