Erling Haaland is facing an indefinite spell out with an ankle injury, but Manchester City have confirmed that they do anticipate the striker returning this season and playing in the Club World Cup.
In a new update on the Norwegian released on Monday night, the club said: “Manchester City FC can confirm that Erling Haaland has suffered an injury to his left ankle.
“The Norwegian striker sustained the injury during Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final victory away at AFC Bournemouth.
“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.
“Everyone at the Club wishes Erling a speedy recovery.”
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